Instructor, Carpentry/ Cabinet Making (Full-Time)

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. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

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, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned**. Required to keep current with the latest trends and technologies in discipline.

• 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.

Educational Requirements:

• Must have one of the following:
  • Completion of a carpentry or woodworking registered apprenticeship OR
  • Technical diploma in carpentry, cabinet making, or woodworking OR
  • a least 60 completed college credits

• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent (14,000 hours) experience as a carpenter, cabinet maker, or woodworker.
• In addition, at least one of the following must be met:
  • At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years OR
  • Two years of teaching carpentry course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years (one year of teaching experience is equivalent to (2) semesters full-time or four (4) semesters part-time)

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with 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)

Start Date
This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible in the current semester (April/May 2025) or in the fall semester (August 2025). There are no Carpentry classes during the summer.

Hours
This is a full-time faculty position and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses in-person during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Hours and location are based on enrollment and departmental need.

Modality:
In-Person in Milwaukee. WI. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Application Materials:
(Anything required to determine credentialing)

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts