Instructor, Economics; Part-Time

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college offering 170+ high‑quality programs that prepare students for careers in one to two years.

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching‑related activities.
• Manage the classroom or 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 recruiting and retention efforts, and assist in marketing 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.

• At least a master’s degree or higher in Economics, or a master’s degree or higher in any field with at least 18 graduate‑level economics‑specific coursework credits.
• Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

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

• Email – experience with an email system (Gmail, Outlook).
• Telephone – experience with a voicemail system.
• Computer – experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

• Online information management systems for student advising, advising, grading, class schedules, and rosters.
• Blackboard Ultra – experience with Blackboard or other web‑based course management systems.
• Technology‑based instruction – experience with SMART symposium, interactive touch‑screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players, and other classroom technology.
• Emerging technologies – experience with social networking applications and related tools.

Starting hourly wage for 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 (equivalent to $70 per hour) to cover office hours and prep time. This salary is non‑negotiable.

Selected candidates will prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and a simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in‑person or virtually.

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, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Health insurance – choice of two medical plans with prescription drug benefits at no additional cost.
• Dental insurance – traditional group dental plan via Delta Dental.
• Group term life insurance – $15,000, doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Retirement benefits – eligibility for WRS pension system after >12 months of employment.
• Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care.
• Sick leave – earned based on weekly workload, up to 640 hours.
• Paid holidays – based on position.