Instructor, Barber/Cosmetology (Part-time)

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 shares the same passion in serving this purpose.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
• Classroom/Laboratory Management: Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Curriculum Development: Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.
• Resource Management: Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.
• Student Assessment: Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
• Student Advising: Advises students on academic matters and provides guidance to support their educational journey.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.
• Meeting Participation: Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.
• Promotion and Recruitment: Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.
• Student Support: Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.
• Industry Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.
• Evaluation and Professional Development: Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Qualifications

• Education:
  1. Associates degree or higher in any field OR
  2. High School diploma or equivalent with the plan of obtaining an Associate degree within three (3) years
• Occupational Experience:
  1. Must have a minimum of four years of full time equivalent (8,000 hours) experience as licensed Barber or Cosmetologist or Barber or Cosmetology instructor.
  1. In addition, one of the following must be met:
  1. At least two years of related work experience in the last five years,
  2. Two years of teaching Barbering or Cosmetology course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years at an accredited school of Barbering or Cosmetology.
• Licensure:
  1. Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Barber or Cosmetologist license AND
  2. Current State of Wisconsin Barber or Cosmetology Instructor License Certificate OR
  3. Proof of successful completion of a State of Wisconsin Barber or Cosmetology Instructor course AND must obtain Barber or Cosmetology Instructor License Certificate within 12 months (1 year) of hire.

Supplemental Information

• This is a part-time faculty pool position. We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:
• Instructional Modality: In-person, online, and/or hybrid
• Teaching Times: Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

Application Materials & Requirements

• Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety
• Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

Salary

The 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.

Employee Benefits at a Glance

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