Instructor, Economics; Part-Time

Job Overview

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. MATC also offers a less expensive path to a four‑year degree. Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway (or designee) this role develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses.

Teaching will occur 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, college functions, and 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.

Minimum

Educational Requirements:

Must have at least ONE of the following:

• Master's degree or higher in Economics specifically.
• Master's degree or higher in any field with at least 18 graduate‑level coursework credits in Economics specific coursework.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the minimums listed above):

• Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
• Experience in teaching, using, and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including face‑to‑face, blended, and 100% online.
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.

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

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

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

• Online Information Management Systems – e.g. 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 (e.g., social networking applications)

Start Date:

The position supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start for the fall semester; approximately mid‑August 2026.

This is a part‑time faculty pool position. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Assignments may include:

• Instructional Modality:
  In‑person (primarily for this position), online, and/or hybrid
• Teaching Times:
  Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

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…