Adjunct Faculty - AI Data Specialist Instructor

Adjunct Faculty - AI Data Specialist Instructor

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Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward.

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a part‑time, Adjunct Faculty — AI Data Specialist instructor for the Spring 2026 term on our Fond du Lac Campus. This instructor may also travel between the Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, and West Bend Campuses with some opportunities to teach online. The position is responsible for the multiple‑modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet workforce needs.

In addition, the selected candidate will provide regular student support and contact, or refer to the appropriate department, to meet the learner’s classroom and career goals.

The successful candidate will have an associate's degree in a related field and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year (2,000 hours) of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered.

(Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• May participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Assist with student recruitment and positively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with K‑12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices. Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies. Complete all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of business systems.
• Experience with at least one of the following job duties:
  • Experience with Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, or Machine Learning.
  • Experience with data analysis, data modeling, data visualization, or predictive analytics.
  • Develop, maintain, and support a database management system.
  • Experience in object-oriented design and development experience and proficiency in Python.
  • Proficiency in performing SQL Server administration, development, and design tasks.
• Upon hire, must maintain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work…