Instructor, Automotive Maintenance (Full-Time, AM Shift)

About the role

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking a passionate instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, extensive experience as a professional Automotive Service Technician, and a commitment to fostering student success.

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 advisory committee in 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 field.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have one of the following:
  1. An Associate degree in Automotive Servicing or in a closely related degree from an accredited college.
  2. A high school diploma with an Associate degree plan (Plan to obtain an Associate degree in a related field within five (5) years of hire date. Fifty percent (50%) of the degree to be completed within the first three (3) years and the remaining fifty percent (50%) completed by the end of the fifth year).
• Experience: Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent (14,000 hours) experience in the field as a professional Automotive Service Technician at a dedicated Automotive Service Facility. In addition, one of the following must be met:
  1. At least one (1) year (2,000 full-time hours) of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years.
  2. Two (2) years of teaching Diesel/Automotive Servicing course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.
• Industry Certification: Must hold current ASE Master Technician certification in areas A1-A8 & G1 along with Federal section 609 MVAC certification or Master Tech Certification from a manufacturer dealership with plans to complete ASE certification in A1-A8 & G1 and 609 MVAC certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Other: Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record sufficient to be insured by MATC. Must successfully complete an online defensive driving course within the first year of hire.

Supplemental Information

• Start Date: This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start in the Fall of 2026.
• Hours: This position is a full-time, multi-campus position. Work is conducted during scheduled based on business need. Course hours will occur Monday - Friday. Work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin. This position will primarily work during the AM shift, with the flexibility to work other shifts as necessary.