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Instructor, ELL/ESL (Part-Time)

Position Number: 6815732
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

Instructor, ELL/ESL (Part-Time)

Salary: $70.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-05468
Closing: 1/11/2026
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: Employer & Educational Community Services

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 share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the Community Education Division or designee, to teach English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) in the classroom and in a workshop to a diverse learning population that includes immigrants and refugees; and to assist with ESL learners' acculturation and integration into the community.

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

Only those who meet al lof 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)
TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
TeachingEnglish as a Second Language (TESL)
TeachingEnglish as Foreign Language (TEFL)
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
English Language (including semantics, syntax, phonology, etc.)
English LanguageTeaching
English LanguageLearning and Teaching
AdultESL Education
CurriculumandInstructionin ESL
Foreign LanguageInstruction
Second Language AcquisitionInstruction

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

*Masters degree highly preferred

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirements: In additional to the educational requirements listed above.

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.

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 - e.g. Self Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard Ultra 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 Community Education Division and is available to start in the spring 2026 semester (January or February).

This is a part-time faculty pool position. This is an "applicant pool" posting. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:

Instructional Modality: In-person (primarily for this position), online, and/or hybrid (Location could be at MATC campuses, business, community, or other sites)
Teaching Times: Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

Salary: 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.
To apply, please follow these steps below:
1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety.
You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

You must upload copies of all required documents below with your application.

Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded, coursework completed and the conferred date.
Proof of Credentials: Copies of any professional licenses and/or certifications if required by the position.
Updated Resume or CV
Cover Letter

*Please note: a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application.

ATTENTION: Applicants with Foreign Credentials

If you are using degrees, courses, or credits from an institution outside the United States, they must be from an institution considered equivalent to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.

We recommend using a service affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to obtain an evaluation of your foreign credentials.

For more information, please visit:http://www.naces.org

3. Requirements Prior to Start Date (If Hired)

If an offer of employment is made and accepted, you will be required to provide the following documents before your first day:

Official Transcripts
Completed Verification of Employment Form (if applicable)

Interview: As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

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.

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 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/5145289/instructor-ell-esl-part-time