INSTRUCTOR, ENGLISH (PART-TIME)

Salary : $70.00 Hourly

Location : Multi-Campus, WI

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2024-04877

Division : General Education Pathway

Department : English

Opening Date : 09 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 6 / 2024 10 : 00 PM Central

Application Requirements : Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration.

Typing See Resume in lieu of application completion is not acceptable. Please submit copies of transcripts for all degrees obtained to be considered (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Supplemental Information : Hourly rate of $70 per hour is equivalent to the base rate of $40 / hour multiplied by the number of hours per course times 1.

75 hours which covers office hours and prep time for instructional activities. Activities conducted outside of teaching (non-instructional), require approval and will be paid at the base hourly rate of $40.

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 share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Dean of the General Education Pathway, or designee, to develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses.

Will require teaching coursesin-person at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and / or 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements :

• Must have a master's degree or higher n English, OR;
• Master's degree or higher in a related discipline (which may include but is not limited to communications, comparative literature, language arts, writing, journalism, speech, reading, theater arts, or liberal studies) with at least 18 GRADUATE level credits in English studies : Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Writing, and / or Creative Writing).

A concentration in reading and writing is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications in ADDITION to the Required Minimums :

• Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education
• Previous teaching experience at post secondary or college-level
• Bilingual Spanish / English fluency

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 - e.g. Self-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
• Blackboard Ultra - 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 emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Supplemental Information

Start Date : This position supports the General Education Pathway we are currently recruiting for our Spring 2025; 16-week classes begin around mid-January.

Hours : This part-time pool position and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and / or online during the day, evening, and / or weekend.

Hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need.

Virtual, outside o the state of Wisconsin, work is NOT available at this time.

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 virtually interview for this position. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

Applications : All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Qualification determination will be based on years of experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history.

Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if a candidate is selected for the position.

In addition, please attach a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

EEO / AA 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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity / Access Educator / Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System : 711) or email .

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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. See below for plan types :

1- UMR High Level PPO

2- UMR Low Level PPO

Note : 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.

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.

MATC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration.

Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

Do you have a master's degree or higher in English?

If you do not have a master's degree or higher specifically in English, do you have a master's degree or higher in a related discipline (which may include but is not limited to communications, comparative literature, language arts, writing, journalism, speech, reading, theater arts, or liberal studies) with at least 18 GRADUATE level credits in English.

A concentration in reading and writing is preferred. Type n / a if you have a master's degree in English specifically.

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

How many years related teaching experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more

How many years of work experience outside the field of education do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

Do you have experience working with learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Ultra), and / or online navigation systems?

If yes, please explain what type of experience you have? If not, type n / a.

Have you had experience teaching in different modalities? If so, please explain your experience teaching asynchronous, synchronous virtual, hybrid classes which blends face to face and virtual classes, and what we call Hyflex where students have the choice of attending virtual or face to face synchronous or watch recorded lectures every week.

If not experience in these modalities, type n / a.

Please select the teaching modality you are MOST comfortable utilizing?

• In-Person (Face to Face) Traditional
• Asynchronous Online
• Synchronous Virtual
• Hybrid classes that blend face to face and virtual classes
• Hyflex where students have the choice of attending virtual or face to face synchronous or watch recorded lectures every week

Please indicate below which time of day you would be available to teach. Check all which apply.

• Weekday morning hours (primarily between the hours of 8 am - 12 pm)
• Weekday afternoon hours (primarily between the hours of 12 pm - 3 pm)
• Weekday evening hours (primarily between the hours of 5pm - 9 pm)
• Saturday morning hours (8 am - Noon)

Based on your previous answer, list days and hours of availability. Please be specific, do not write ANY or FLEXIBLE. If you have a full-time job, please indicate exactly what your hours of availability are for this part-time teaching position.

This is a PART-TIME position which has a probationary period of twelve 12 months for new external hires to the college. The person who is hired for this role would not be able to transfer into another role within the college until their probationary period is completed.Is this acceptable to you?

This faculty application requires the following to be attached / submitted at time of application : - - college transcripts (unofficial at this time are acceptable) - a Curriculum Vitae (CV) Have you provided these documents?

Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination.

e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND / OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type n / a.

Do you understand this policy?

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY including Faculty) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N / A)

Required Question