Instructor, Audio Production (part-time)
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 .
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.
- Professional self-starter with team motivated abilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Educational requirements :
Associate's Degree in Audio Production
2 years Full Time or Part Time equivalent (4000 hours) of work experience in audio engineering.
Additional Occupational experience :
Must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time or the part-time equivalent (10,000 hours) of work experience in Audio Engineering.
In addition, one of the following must be met :
- At least one of the five years must have occurred within the last 5 years
- Two years of teaching Audio Engineering course work at the post-secondary level within the last 5 years
- Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
- Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic achievement techniques.
- Must meet State of Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) instruction Certification Requirements
- Must meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards (if applicable).
- Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
Teaching Must embrace and demonstrate the MATC Career essentials and Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction.
Career Essentials
- Effective Communication in Writing
- Effective Communication through Speaking and Listening
- Effective Problem Solving
- Global Awareness
- Mathematical Competency
- Professionalism
- Technology Competency
Standards of Teaching Excellence
- Foster Student Success
- Embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Utilize Classroom Management Techniques
- Demonstrate 21st Century Classroom Skills
- Plan & Organize Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Apply Student Centered Learning Outcomes
- Maintain Content Mastery & Currency
- Cultivate Internal Collaboration
- Cultivate Professional Partnerships
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 emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)