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

About the role

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.

Characteristics 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 the advisory committee in the 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 the field.

Qualifications

• Language Requirements: This position requires applicants to be bilingual in English and Spanish (fluently be able to speak, read, and write in both languages).
• Minimum Educational Requirements: - MUST have at least one of the following to be considered: - Associate's degree or higher in a related field OR; - 10 years (20,000 hours) of Welding experience OR; - Have a state approved registered apprenticeship in one of the following areas: steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, millwright, machine repair or ironworker.
• Minimum Occupational Experience Requirement:
• Must have 4 years (8,000 hours) of total work experience in Welding:
• - Oxy-fuel welding and cutting
• - Shielded metal arc welding, all positions
• - Gun, tungsten arc welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel material; plasma cutting
• - Flux-core arc welding with self-shielded and gas shielded wires in any diameters
• - Gas metal arc welding with any diameter solid wire, including pulsed arc transfer
• - Read blue-prints and set up parts
• - Interpret welding requirement from symbols on blueprints
• - Quality control experience
• - Inspection and testing
• - Use welding codes and procedures
• At least one (1) total year of work experience must have occurred within the last five years, OR;
• At least two (2) total years of teaching Welding (see above) course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years. (One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent to two (2) semesters full-time of four (4) semesters part-time)
• Industry or Vendor Certification:
• One of the following will be required within two (2) years of employment start date:
• - American Welding Society (AWS)
• - Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
• - Certified Welding Inspector (CW)
• Preferred but not required to have the following:
• - State of WI weld certifications, and/or Journey level status in an occupational area that is part of the welding trades; steamfitter, boilermaker, sheet metal, or ironworker.
• Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
• - Online Information Management Systems
• - Blackboard Ultra
• - Technology-based Instruction
• - Emerging Technologies

Supplemental Information

• Start Date: This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway.
• Hrs: This position is up to a .5 FTE. Hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need.
• Modality: 100% IN-PERSON
• 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.
• Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to the first round of interviews for this position. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates who are moved forward.
• Applications: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Qualification determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history. In addition, please submit a current resume at time of application. Also, please include unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned. Unofficial transcripts will only be used for the purpose of initial assessment and credentialing.
• EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
• Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT