Instructor, Automotive Maintenance (Part-Time)

Instructor, Automotive Maintenance (Part-Time)

Salary

$70.00 Hourly

Location

700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-05783

Division

Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Pathway

Department

Automobile - Mechanical (404)

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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.

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Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins 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.

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 one of the following:

1. Associate degree in Automotive Servicing or in a closely related degree* from an accredited college

• OR-

2. High school diploma with an Associate degree plan (Plan to obtain an Associate degree in a related field* within five (5) years of hire date. Fifty percent (50%) of the degree to be completed within the first three (3) years of hire and the remaining fifty percent (50%) completed by the end of the fifth year.

• Related field include but not limited to: Diesel Servicing

{Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.}

Occupational experience:

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent (14,000 hours) experience in the field as a professional Automotive Service Technician at a dedicated Automotive Service Facility. In addition, one of the following must be met:

1. At least one (1) year (2,000 full-time hours) of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years

• OR-

2. Two (2) years of teaching Diesel/Automotive Servicing course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.

{One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent two (2) semesters full-time or four (4) semesters part-time - per State of Wisconsin Legislature Administrative Code TCS3 3.04}

Industry or vendor certification:

1. Must hold current ASE Master Technician certification in areas A1-A8 & G1 along with Federal section 609 MVAC certification or Master Tech Certification from a manufacturer dealership with plans to complete ASE certification in A1-A8 & G1 and 609 MVAC certification within six (6) months of hire date.

2. Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record sufficient to be insured by MATC.

3. Must successfully complete an online defensive driving course within the first year of hire.

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 and is available to start in the Spring of 2026.

Hours

This position is a part-time (0.5 FTE), multi-campus position. Courses are scheduled based on business need. Course hours will occur Monday - Friday. Work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

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.

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 email jobs@matc.edu.

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 employees 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.

01

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?

• Yes
• No

02

This faculty application requires all of the following to be attached/submitted at time of application: - college transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this time) for all conferred degrees - up to date resume/cv Have you provided these documents?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able and willing to work in-person onsite at our Oak Creek Campus?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list days and hours of availability for teaching.

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Do you have an Associate degree in Automotive Servicing from an accredited college or a closely related degree, OR an associate degree plan? (An Associate degree plan: A plan to obtain an associate degree in a related field within 5 years of hire date. 50% of the degree should be completed within the first three years and the remaining 50% completed by the end of the fifth year.)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have have a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent (14,000 hours) experience as a professional Automotive Service Technician at a dedicated Automotive Service Facility? (Please note: 2 years part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience)

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a current ASE Master Technician Certification in areas A1-A8 & G1 along with federal section 609 MVAC certification OR master tech certification from a manufacturer dealership with plans/the ability to complete ASE certification in A1-A8 & G1 and 609 MVAC certification within 6 months of hire date?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a have valid drivers license and clean driving record sufficient to be insured by MATC? Driving record will be checked as a part of onboarding process.

• Yes
• No

09

(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)

10

(INTERNAL and FORMER MATC Employees ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)

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Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu