Instructor, Mechanical Design; Part-time

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.

MATC is seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

Under the supervision of the Dean of STEM or Designee, the preferred candidate will be able to plan, organize, and teach college-level courses in the Mechanical Design Technology curriculum. The emphasis of the Mechanical Design Technology program is to graduate mechanical designers who foremost understand the engineering design process; who are able to design and analyze mechanical components and assemblies; who are able to create 3D solid models and 2D detailed drawings for parts and assemblies of mechanical and electromechanical systems.

The candidate will be expected to teach courses in mechanical design, applied mechanics, CAD (Solidworks, Pro-E/Creo, Inventor and/or AutoCAD courses), and other related courses specific to the program.

• 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/department evaluation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology, or equivalent and must have 2 years (4000 hours) of work experience in the Mechanical Design, Engineering, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology or Technology Fields.

• Associate's Degree in one of the following:
  Mechanical Engineering Technology;
  Design Technology;
  Material Science/Metallurgical Technology;
  Computer Aided Design Technology or other equivalent subfields within 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational related experience and training.

In addition, one of the following must be met
:

• At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the past five (5) years.

• Two (2) years of teaching Mechanical Design, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology or Engineering course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.

Certification or Licensure

Required:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.
• Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
• Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
• Must be able…