Instructor, Quality Engineering Technology (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College • Multi-Campus, WI

9h • $40 - $70 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu .
Under the Direction of the Dean of STEM Pathway, develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and 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, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned. Required to keep current with the latest trends and technologies in discipline.

Requirements

• Must have one (1) of the following: 1) Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Business, Project Management, Engineering, IT, Operations Management, Mathematics or related sub-fields. - OR - 2) Associates’ Degree (AAS/AA) in Business, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or IT with Bachelor’s in any Discipline. - OR - 3) Associates’ Degree (AAS/AA) in Business, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance or IT with five (5) years or (10,000 hours) of experience.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as Project Management with desired experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects while working within restraints like budgets and schedules with a team.
• 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. -OR- 2) Two (2) years of teaching Project Management, Quality Engineering, Operations Management or Business related 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 – per State of Wisconsin Legislature Administrative Code TCS3 3.04
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
• Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
• Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence 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 (e.g. social networking applications).

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.
• Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
• Industry or vendor certification: Preferred, but not required: Certified Quality Engineer Lean Certification Lean Six Sigma with minimum of Green Belt Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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/department evaluation.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level