Instructor, Cabinetmaking & Millwork; Part-Time

Overview

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ 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. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share this purpose.

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Under the supervision of the Dean of the Manufacturing, Construction, & Transportation pathway, this instructor will provide both theoretical and practical instruction to students in our cabinet making shop. Work is performed by providing individual and group instruction by means of demonstrations, sketches, explanations, and visual aids. Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. 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/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 possess at least one of the following:

• 1) Completion of a carpentry or woodworking registered apprenticeship
• 2) Technical diploma in cabinet making or architectural woodworking
• 3) 60 College credits

Minimum Occupational

Experience:

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent (14,000 hours) experience as a cabinet maker or architectural woodworker. In addition one of the following must be met:

• 1) At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years
• 2) Two (2) years of teaching carpentry course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years

One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent two (2) semesters full-time or four (4) semesters part-time.

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;
  Telephone;
  Computer with Microsoft Office Suite/Google
• Essential Supportive Technology: Experience with or willingness to learn online information management systems, Blackboard Ultra, and technology-based instructional delivery systems

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

Hours/

Location:

This position is up to a .5 FTE and hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need. This is an in-person teaching opportunity.

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 virtually interview for this position. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

Applications: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if a candidate is selected for the position.

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…