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Instructor, Automotive Maintenance (Part-Time)


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 70 - 70
Posted: 29 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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 (14000 hours) experience in the field as a professional Automotive Service Technician at a dedicated Automotive Service addition one of the following must be met:

1. At least one (1) year (2000 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 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email.

Required Experience:

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