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. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway, or designee, to develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Will require 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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Minimum Educational Requirements:*

• Master's degree or higher in French
  
  

OR

• Master's degree and at least eighteen (18) GRADUATE level coursework credits in French Foreign Language.
  
  

Language Requirement:

• Must have fluency (able to read, write and speak) in French and English
  
  

*Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.

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

Essential Supportive Technology:

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with 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 (eg. social networking applications)
  
  

Supplemental Information

Start Date

This position supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start in the fall semester; approximately August. Weekday, daytime availability is preferred for this coming semester.

Job Parameters: This position is up to a .5 FTE; the number of hours worked per week will vary. Course load, location of teaching, modality, and hours worked are based on enrollment and departmental need.

Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Applications: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Qualification determination will be based on years of experience listed on the job application so please include complete work history. Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if a candidate is selected for the position. In addition, please attach a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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 and will be notified. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

EEO: 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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. 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 [email protected].

Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.

HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:

1- UMR High Level PPO

2- UMR Low Level PPO

Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.

DENTAL INSURANCE: MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.

Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is $15,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.

SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.

VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)

PAID HOLIDAYS: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.

MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

01

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have fluency (able to speak, read, a nd write) in French and English?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have a master's degree or higher in French or a master's degree or higher with at least eighteen (18) GRADUATE level credits in a subfield such as Literature of the target language, Linguistics of the target language, Pedagogy of the target language, Applied linguistics, Second language acquisition or a related field including but not limited to: International Education or Global Studies.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

05

How many years related teaching experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 or more
  
  

06

Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

How many years of experience do you have utilizing an learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Moodle, Canvas or D2Li)?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years
  
  

08

Have you had experience teaching in different modalities? If so, please explain your experience teaching asynchronous, synchronous virtual, hybrid classes which blends face to face and virtual classes, and what we call Hyflex where students have the choice of attending virtual or face to face synchronous or watch recorded lectures every week. If not experience in these modalities, type n/a.

09

Please select the teaching modality you are MOST comfortable utilizing?

• In-Person (Face to Face) Traditional
• Asynchronous Online
• Synchronous Virtual
• Hybrid classes that blend face to face and virtual classes
• Hyflex where students have the choice of attending virtual or face to face synchronous or watch recorded lectures every week
  
  

10

Are you available to begin teaching during the fall semester (approximately mid August start). If so, please list days and hours of availability for teaching. If not, write n/a.

11

This part-time position has a probationary period of twelve 12 months for new external hires to the college and six (6) months for internal candidates The person who is hired for this role would not be able to transfer into another role within the college until their probationary period is completed. Is this acceptable to you?

12

Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination. (e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND/OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type n/a. Do you understand this policy?

13

(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)

• Required Question