Instructor, Welding

• Bilingual English/Spanish Required (Part-Time) Milwaukee Area Technical College $70.

00 Hourly medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension United States, Wisconsin, Mequon 5555 Highland Road (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 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 share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC atwww.matc.edu . Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, evening, and/or weekends. Under the supervision of the Dean, MCT Pathway, to plan and teach related and shop activities in the welding curriculum to include the areas of layout, blueprint reading, fabrication, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-core arc welding with self and gas shielded wires, inspection and testing, and welding math. 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 Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

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 In addition to the above minimum requirements, at least one of the following must be met:

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.

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 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 Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway.

Hours:

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. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. 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 emailjobs@matc.edu.