Instructor, ELL/ESL (Part-Time)

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 at www.matc.edu.

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of the Community Education Division, to teach English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) in classroom and workshop settings and to assist with building language skills.

• 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.

Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher* with at least 15 coursework credits (graduate or undergraduate level) in the areas listed below:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• English Language (including semantics, syntax, phonology, etc.)
• English Language Teaching
• English Language Learning and Teaching
• Adult ESL Education
• Curriculum and Instruction in ESL
• Foreign Language Instruction
• Second Language Acquisition Instruction

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

*Masters degree highly preferred

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time or two (2) years of part-time experience as an English as a Second Language/English Language Leaning (ESL/ELL) instructor specifically.

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

• 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)

Start Date: This position supports the Community Education Division.

Hours: This position is up to a .05 FTE and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Hours, location, shifts and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need.