Instructor, Diesel and Power Train Service (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

• 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 Requirements:
  • Must have a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Diesel/Automotive Servicing or closely related field.
  • Related fields include but are not limited to Heavy Equipment Repair or Agricultural Equipment Repair.
• Work Experience:
  • A minimum of seven years of work experience as a Diesel/Automotive Servicing Technician combined with a Technical Diploma OR
  • A minimum of five years of work experience as a Diesel/Automotive Servicing Technician combined with an Associate Degree.
• Additional Requirements:
  • At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last five years OR
  • Two years of teaching Diesel/Automotive Servicing course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.
• Professional Certification:
  • An instructor must possess the ASE Master Technician for Medium Heavy Truck certification in areas T1 through T8 or obtain it within 2 years of the hire date.
• Other:
  • Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

Supplemental Information

• Start Date: January 2026 for the Spring 2026 Semester.
• Hours: In-person, part-time (0.5 FTE) position. The number of hours worked per week will vary based on course load, enrollment, and departmental need. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday-Friday.

Application Materials

• Please include a resume and unofficial transcripts.

Salary

• Beginning in the fall of 2024 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. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.

Employee Benefits at a Glance

• Part-Time Faculty/Educational Support:
  • 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.
  • All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.
• Dental Insurance:
  • MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.
  • The annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.
• 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.
• Additional Information:
  • Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration.
  • This faculty application requires all of the following to be attached/submitted at time of application.
  • Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?
  • Have you provided these documents?
  • Which of the following do you possess as it relates to your education and occupational experience?
  • (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college.
  • (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position.