Instructor, Spanish (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English Required

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

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks qualified part-time faculty to teach Spanish and related courses. Teaching will be in-person at MATC campuses, by day, evening, and/or weekend, as assigned.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, managing the classroom, developing curriculum, and advising students. The position supports the General Education Pathway and starts mid-January 2027 for spring semester.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree or higher in Spanish.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both Spanish and English.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach in-person at MATC campuses, during day, evening, or weekend.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and related duties.
• Manage the classroom and student engagement.
• Develop curriculum and update as needed to maintain course effectiveness.
• Assess student performance and advise on academic issues.
• Participate in department meetings and college functions.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts for MATC programs.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or higher in Spanish Language

Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in Spanish or related field

Tools

Gmail/Outlook

Blackboard Ultra

Microsoft Office Suite/Google

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 Supervision of the Associate Dean of General Education, to teach Mathematics courses and other related courses as assigned. 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Master's degree or higher in Spanish Language

OR

• Master's degree or higher with at least eighteen (18) GRADUATE coursework credits in Spanish or in a closely related field such as Literature of the Spanish language, Linguistics of the Spanish language, Pedagogy of the Spanish language, Applied Linguistics or Second language acquisition or a related field such as but not limited to International Education or Global Studies.

Language Requirement:

• Must have fluency (able to read, write and speak) in both Spanish and English.

*Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.

*Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.

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:

• 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)
• Willingness to acquire skills in additional Learning Management System's (LMSs) to teach students in this program

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. Modality: IN PERSON ONLY and preference for candidates who can teach Monday - Thursday during daytime hours (i.e. nights or weekends only availability is not needed at this time).

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.

A Note for Applicants with Foreign Credentials

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents prior to applying at Milwaukee Area Technical College and must be attached to the online job application. A detailed course by course, foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet any credential requirement, even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Requirements Prior to Start Date (Only, if Hired)

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

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.

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. 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 j [e-mail].