Instructor, English (PT)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks part-time faculty to teach English and literature across MATC campuses and online. The role includes developing curricula, delivering engaging instruction, and supporting student success during day, evening, and weekend sessions.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in English and graduate coursework in English with emphasis on reading and writing. Candidates who can teach in multiple modalities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree or higher in English.
• Graduate coursework in English required; reading/writing concentration preferred.
• Experience teaching in a community or post-secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise to maintain effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
• Promote MATC programs and participate in recruitment efforts.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.

Skills

Post-secondary teaching

Curriculum development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in English

Graduate coursework in English (18 credits)

Tools

Gmail/Outlook

Microsoft Office

Blackboard Ultra

Self-Service / Student info systems

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway, to develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Will require teaching courses in-person at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats.

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with the advisory committee in the program area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to market MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

Minimum Educational Requirements

Must have a master’s degree or higher in English.

Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline (which may include but is not limited to communications, comparative literature, language arts, writing, journalism, speech, reading, theater arts, or liberal studies) with at least 18 GRADUATE level coursework credits in English. A concentration in reading and writing is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous post secondary teaching experience
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online
• Experience teaching composition and/or literature
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic

Standards of Teaching Excellence

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

Essential Technology

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with Serf-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
• Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Start Date

This position supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start for the spring semester, approximately mid-January 2027. This is not for summer teaching assignments.

Hours

This is a part-time faculty pool position. This is an applicant pool posting. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. Work schedule could include in person, online, hybrid, daytime, evening, and weekend teaching assignments. Parr-time faculty pool

Additional Work Details

positions include in-person participation in teaching and non-teaching duties and assigned off-campus instruction (including but not limited to community education, workforce solutions, and dual enrollment) based upon College need. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Salary

The starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable.

Interview

As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Application Materials & Requirements

The application requires completion of the Employment Application in its entirety. An incomplete application will not be considered.

Attach all required documents (at Time of Application).

• Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded, coursework completed and the conferred date.
• Resume/CV: Up-to-date (note, a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application.)
• Cover letter: Highlighting the ways in which your experience and education has prepared you to meet this positions Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

A Note for Applicants with Foreign Credentials

If you are using degrees, courses, or credits from an institution outside the United States, they must be from an institution considered equivalent to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.

• We recommend using a service affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to obtain an evaluation of your foreign credentials.
• For more information, please visit: http://www.naces.org

Requirements Prior to Start Date (If Hired)

If an offer of employment is made and accepted, you will be required to provide the following documents before your first day:

• Official Transcripts (Sealed)
• Completed Verification of Employment Form (if applicable)

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail].