Instructor, Plumbing (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a part-time faculty member to teach in the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway. You will prepare and deliver instruction, manage classrooms, and develop curricula while advising students and collaborating with industry partners.

The role requires a minimum four years of Journeyman/Master Plumber experience or equivalent, and a relevant engineering/technical credential.

Qualifications

• Must have one of: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, OR Apprenticeship certificate from a State Registered Apprenticeship Plumbing program.
• Minimum of four years (8,000 hours) of full-time or equivalent work experience as a Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
• Assess student performance and advise on academics.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program and participate in recruitment efforts.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification and stay current in the field.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student advising

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Apprenticeship certificate (State Registered Plumbing program)

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Email systems (Gmail / Outlook)

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 shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

• 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 advisory committee in 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 field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Experience

Must have one of the following:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Civil Engineering -OR
• 2. Apprenticeship certificate from a State Registered Apprenticeship Plumbing program

Occupational Experience:

Must have a minimum of four years (8,000 hours) of full-time or equivalent work experience as a Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber.

In addition, one of the following must be met:

• 1. One year of full-time Plumbing experience must have occurred within the last five years.
• 2. Two years of teaching Plumbing course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.

Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

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:

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with Self-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 Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start on January 2027 (Spring Semester).

Hours

This position is a .5 FTE the number of hours worked per week will vary based on course load. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday

Application Materials:

Anything required to determine credentialing

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Salary:

Beginning in the fall of 2024 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 unless market conditions dictate otherwise.

Interviews:

Selected candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position and will be notified via email.

EEO

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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. 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].