Salary: $30.84 – $39.93 Hourly
Location : Mequon, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-04507
Division: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Pathway
Department: Landscape Horticulture
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Supplemental Information: Candidates are required to submit copies of transcripts for all degrees obtained to be considered (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Please make sure to carefully review requirements and submit a complete application describing your experience and providing all required documents to best assess your qualifications.
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. MATC’s diverse team members – 42% of whom are employees of color–work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at
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.
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 at least one (1) of the following:
- Associate’s Degree or higher in Arboriculture or related field such as:
- Agriculture Economics
- Arboricultural, Forestry
- Woody Ornamental Horticulture
- Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Sports Turf, Horticulture Turf
- Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies
- Soil Science
- Horticulture Production, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Education, Horticulture Business
- Landscape Design, Landscape Horticulture, Landscape Contracting, Landscape Management
- Biogeography
- Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Plant Pathology
- Botany, Architecture
OR;
- Completion with proof of Registered Arborist Apprenticeship
Occupational experience:
- Must have four years (8,000 hours) of work experience in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture Economics, Plant Pathology, Arboricultural, Forestry, Horticulture Education, Landscape Contracting, Sports Turf, Woody Ornamental Horticulture, Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Horticulture Turf, Soil Science, Horticulture Production, Landscape Design, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Business, Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Landscape Management, Graphic Design, Botany, or Architecture.
In addition to the above requirement, one of the following must be met:
- At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last 5 years OR;
- At least two years of teaching in one or more of the areas listed above at the postsecondary level within the last five years.
Required Licensure:
- Pesticide Application Certified by the WDATCP is required.
- Certified Arborist, ISA, International Society of Arboriculture is required.
Preferred Licensure:
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist is preferred
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred
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 INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
Blackboard – 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 social networking applications)
Supplemental Information
Start Date:
This position supports the Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation Pathway and is available to start in the Spring semester or around January 14th, 2024.
Hours:
This position is a .5 FTE the number of hours worked per week will vary based on course load. Hours and location are based on enrollment and departmental need.
Salary:
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
Interviews:
Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.
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. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history.
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 (6.8%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.8% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee’s 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
Do you have an Associate’s degree or higher in one of the fields listed OR have you completed a state or federally approved registered Arborist apprenticeship?
- Yes
- No
02
Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?
03
Do you currently have Pesticide Application Certified by the WDATCP license AND are you a Certified Arborist, ISA, International Society of Arboriculture as required for this position? If yes, please ensure this documentation is attached to your application.
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of total full-time occupational experience do you have in one or more of the fields listed on the job bulletin? (please note that 2 years part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience?)
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- 6 to 8 years
- 8 or more years
05
Do you have at least one year of work experience that has occurred within the last five years OR do you have two years of teaching related course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years? Please make sure your answer is able to be validated from your application.
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience working with diverse populations? (Examples: AmeriCorps, Military Experience, the Peace Corps, Public Allies, Vista Volunteers of American etc.)?
- Yes
- No
08
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)
09
Please list days and hours of availability for Spring 2024 teaching (16-week classes begin January 15th, 2024)
Required Question