Technical Education Instructor - First Posting

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Technical Education Instructor - First Posting

Posting Status: First Posting, Enrolled Menominee Only

Application Deadline: Friday, October 16th, 2026, at 4:30PM

Position Summary:

The Technical Education Instructor develops, coordinates, and delivers high-quality career and technical education instruction for students enrolled in College of Menominee Nation (CMN) Technical Education programs. This position provides classroom, laboratory, shop, and hands-on experiential learning opportunities in areas including Welding, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Residential Construction, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining, and Medical Office Technician.

This position supports student recruitment, retention, and completion while fostering a culturally responsive learning environment that integrates Indigenous perspectives, promotes student success, and contributes to the College's mission of serving Native communities through education, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth.

Please note that this position encompasses and acknowledges multiple approaches within the greater field of Technical Education. The College is seeking instructors with experience in these fields, but applicants do not have to be experienced in all of the above fields.

Position Responsibilities & Duties:

• Teaching
• Teach up to 15 credits per semester of assigned courses in technical education-related courses

in your area of experience.

• Develop and deliver workshops related to the Technical Education programs.

• Administrative

• Assist with employer linkage and job placement for technical education programs

• Participate in CMN committees, accreditation, and assessment processes.

• Other duties as assigned

• Student Support

• Participate in and support student recruitment, advising, and completion.

• Develop strategies to increase student retention.

• Make referrals to support staff for lack of academic progress, learning difficulties, or other

concerns.

• Risk Management and Compliance

• Alignment with the Higher Learning Commission accreditation standards.

• Ensure and monitor class and lab rooms for safety.

• Abide by all CMN policies and procedures.

• Promptly report any accidents and/or safety concerns.

• Strategic Planning

• Develop/update curricula for assigned courses and community education classes and integrate

• instruction with current technological tools.

• Participate in development and coordination of updating curriculum and current industry

• certifications for technical education programs

• Participate in the development of and support the college's strategic plans

• Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation

• Assist in development, approval, and implementation of academic policies and procedures

• Assist with program advisory meetings for relationship building and program development

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education

• REQUIRED - Associate degree, technical diploma, journeyman status, or equivalent industry experience in a related technical field

• PREFERRED - Bachelor's degree required

• Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of industry experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Welding, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Residential Construction, CNC Machining, or Medical Office Technology

• Experience in a training or teaching environment

• Certifications and Licensure:

• Industry-specific credentials

• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required by the College, accrediting bodies, and program-specific industry standards. Ability to secure industry certifications

• Specific Skills

• Ability to mentor

• Time Management skills

• Willingness to learn software & programs

• Personal Traits

• Dependability, Attendance, & Punctuality

• Communication Skills

• Customer Service to Staff, Students, Vendors, & Contractors

• Judgment, Decision-Making, and Problem Solving

• Innovation (Continuous Process Improvement)

• Attitude, Enthusiasm, & Cooperation

• Ability to Manage Change & Adaptability

Reporting to this Position: No Direct Reports

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Physical demands are classified as Moderate - lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs teaching or instructing Functions: Occasionally
• Exposure to office/class room environment: Occasionally
• Exposure to shop or maintenance environment: Frequently

Tools & Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, fax, and scanners.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Completed CMN application form (available under job opportunities at http://www.menominee.edu/careers)
• Copy of all college level transcripts (official transcripts required upon hired)
• Copy of valid WI driver license
• Proof of relevant certificates or training
• Proof of Tribal enrollment status
• Proof of honorable or general military discharge paperwork (if applicable)

It is not the responsibility of CMN to notify applicants of missing documentation. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Application materials can be mailed to:

College Of Menominee Nation

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 1179

Keshena, WI 54135

or

Email to: hr@menominee.edu

An online application is available at: http://www.menominee.edu/careers

NOTE: Posting closes on October 16th, 2026, at 4:30PM

Pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process. EOE/MITW 82-10

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