Instructor, Economics; Part-Time

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway, or designee, the instructor will develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. The position requires 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/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, recruit and retain students, and 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.

Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

Must have at least one of the following:

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

• 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).

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

Part‑time faculty pool position. Assignments are temporary and may vary in hours/days based on course availability and departmental needs each semester.

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

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, which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 per hour is non‑negotiable.

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 jobs.