Adjunct Faculty - Foundations of Teaching Education Instructor

Moraine Park Technical College•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•$40 - $44

About The Position

Overview Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. Position Summary: Moraine Park Technical College is seeking two part-time instructors for our Foundations of Teaching Education program on our Fond du Lac Campus. This position is responsible for the multiple modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet college academic and workforce needs. In addition, this position will provide regular student support and contact, or refer to the appropriate department, to meet the learner’s classroom and career goals. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in an education related field and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experiences related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experiences, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.) Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, initial review of applicants will take place April 24, 2026.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in an education related field and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experiences related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experiences, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)
Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Must satisfactorily complete screening requirements, which may include health, criminal background, drug test, Department of Children and Families requirements, and/or verification of immunizations.
Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
This position may require teaching and/or travel to other MPTC (Moraine Park Technical College) campus locations, cl ient/contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections (DOC) institutions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an education related field.
Two years teaching experience.
Experience with digital literacy or educational technology
Experience working with secondary, post-secondary, and adult learners
Ability to adapt teaching to multiple modalities including in-person, online, video conferencing (VC), and Teams

Responsibilities

Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values.
Establish a professional and safe learning environment.
Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior.
Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
May participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
Assist with student recruitment and positively promote the College programs and services offered.
Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
Maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices.
Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies.
Complete all required training.
Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in industry.