Instructor, Sheet Metal (Part-Time)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) invites applications for a part-time faculty position teaching Sheet Metal/Environmental Service Technology at Oak Creek Campus. Start in Fall 2026; workload up to 0.5 FTE with compensation per course hour and prep time.

The role requires a recognized apprenticeship, Journey-Level status or approval to teach, and demonstrated Standards of Teaching Excellence and Career Essentials in instruction delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship in Sheet Metal or Environmental Service Technician.
• Have a signed letter, on official letterhead, from local 18 Sheet Metal JATC approving your potential appointment.
• Must hold Journey-Level status in Sheet Metal/Construction or Journey level status in Environmental Service, or have a signed letter approving your potential appointment.
• Must embrace Standards of Teaching Excellence and MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise 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.

Skills

Understanding Students and Fostering

Classroom Management

Planning/Organization

Content Mastery and Currency

Education

Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal or Environmental Service Technician

Letter from Local 18 Sheet Metal JATC approving appointment

Journey-Level status in Sheet Metal/Construction or Environmental Service

Approval to teach from apprenticeship advisory committee

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Gmail/Outlook Email systems

Job description

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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

• Must have completed an apprenticeship in Sheet Metal or Environmental Service Technician.
• Have a signed letter, on official letterhead, from local 18 Sheet Metal JATC approving your potential appointment.

Required Occupational Experience:

• Must have five (5) years (10,000 hours) of work experience as an apprentice or Journey worker (or both) in Sheet Metal/Construction or Environmental Service Technician.
• In addition, one of the following must be met:
  • At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last five years.
  • Two years of teaching Sheet Metal or Environmental Service Technician course work at the post‑secondary level within the last five years (1 year of teaching experience equivalent to 2 semesters full‑time, or 4 semesters part‑time).
• Must hold approval to teach from an appropriate apprenticeship advisory committee.
• Must hold Journey‑Level status in Sheet Metal/Construction or Journey level status in Environmental Service, or have a signed letter, on official letterhead, from local 18 Sheet Metal JATC approving your potential appointment.

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)

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start in the Fall 2026 semester.

Hours: This position is up to a .5 FTE and the number of hours, shift worked per week, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need. Location is at the Oak Creek Campus.

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

Applications: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only, so please include complete work history. Along with your completed applications it is optional, but not required, to upload supporting documents such as resume, cover letter and proof of education (transcript, copy of diploma/degree, etc.).

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].