Instructor, Arborist Apprenticeship (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.

MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest.

Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at

Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and online during the day, evening, and / or weekend.

Related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational requirements :

Must have at least one (1) of the following :

• Associate's Degree or higher in Arboriculture or related field such as :
• Agriculture Economics
• Arboricultural, Forestry
• Woody Ornamental Horticulture
• Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Sports Turf, Horticulture Turf
• Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies
• Soil Science
• Horticulture Production, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Education, Horticulture Business
• Landscape Design, Landscape Horticulture, Landscape Contracting, Landscape Management
• Biogeography
• Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Plant Pathology
• Botany, Architecture
• Completion with proof of Registered Arborist Apprenticeship

Occupational experience :

Must have four years (8,000 hours) of work experience in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture Economics, Plant Pathology, Arboricultural, Forestry, Horticulture Education, Landscape Contracting, Sports Turf, Woody Ornamental Horticulture, Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Horticulture Turf, Soil Science, Horticulture Production, Landscape Design, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Business, Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Landscape Management, Graphic Design, Botany, or Architecture.

In addition to the above requirement, one of the following must be met :

• At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last 5 years OR;
• At least two years of teaching in one or more of the areas listed above at the postsecondary level within the last five years.

Required Licensure :

• Pesticide Application Certified by the WDATCP is required.
• Certified Arborist, ISA, International Society of Arboriculture is required.

Preferred Licensure :

• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist is preferred
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred

Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction .

Standards of Teaching Excellence :

Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success

Classroom Management

Planning / Organization

Content Mastery and Currency

Teaching Methodology

Assessment of Student Learning

Professional Contributions

Essential Technology :

Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)

Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system

Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite / Google

Essential Supportive Technology :

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies :

Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters

Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems

Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and / or other classroom technology

Emerging Technologies - Experience with social networking applications)