Instructor, Spanish (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English Required

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Multi-Campus, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking part-time Spanish instructors for its General Education Pathway. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of General Education, the instructor will teach Spanish courses and other related courses as assigned. Instruction is in person only and may take place at MATC campuses, businesses, community or other sites, and may include assigned off-campus instruction. All work must be conducted in Wisconsin. The position is available to start for the spring semester, approximately mid-January 2027; it is not for summer teaching assignments. This is an applicant-pool position. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, may vary in hours and days, and depend on course availability and departmental needs each semester. The college currently prefers candidates available Monday through Thursday during daytime hours; nights- or weekends-only availability is not needed at this time. In addition to teaching, the role includes participation in departmental and advisory meetings, college functions, and course and curriculum development in traditional and non-traditional formats. The starting wage is $40 per course hour of teaching. An additional 45 minutes of compensation is provided for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and preparation, equivalent to $70 per hour. The starting hourly wage is non-negotiable. Selected candidates must prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes as part of the interview; this may be conducted in person or virtually.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Spanish Language; or a master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate coursework credits in Spanish or a closely related field, such as Spanish-language literature, Spanish linguistics, Spanish-language pedagogy, applied linguistics, second-language acquisition, International Education, or Global Studies.
Fluency in both Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Embrace and demonstrate MATC Standards of Teaching Excellence and Career Essentials in the development and delivery of instruction.
Experience with an email system such as Gmail or Outlook.
Experience with a voicemail system.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google tools.
Submit unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees, an up-to-date resume/CV, and a cover letter with the application.
Applicants using foreign coursework to meet credential requirements must provide a detailed course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation with the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Self-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules, and rosters.
Experience with Blackboard or another web-based course-management system.
Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems, such as SMART Symposium, interactive touch-screen monitors, LCD projectors, or DVD players.
Experience with emerging technologies such as social networking applications.
Willingness to learn supportive technologies and acquire skills in additional learning management systems.
Availability to teach Monday through Thursday during daytime hours.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
Manage the classroom.
Develop curriculum and monitor and revise it as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
Manage equipment, supplies, and materials.
Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
Attend departmental and institutional meetings, including department and advisory meetings.
Participate in department and college functions and course and curriculum development in traditional and non-traditional formats.
Promote the education and training program; participate in efforts to recruit and retain students and market MATC.
Support student organizations and activities.
Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
Maintain certification, continue professional development, and stay current in the field.
Perform other duties as assigned.