Faculty Development Specialist, Professional Growth Grant (Part-Time)

Faculty Development Specialist, Professional Growth Grant (Part-Time)

Salary

$23.35 - $31.53 Hourly

Location

700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Part-Time Limited Term

Job Number

2026-05743

Division

Academic Services

Department

Distance Learning

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements

NOTE an updated resume is required at the time of application for this position. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience listed on the job application only so please include complete work history.

Supplemental Information

Requires 20 hours a week year round; Monday thru Thursday from 1 pm - 6 pm, 100% on site at Milwaukee Downtown Campus

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Description

Under the direction of the Director, Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), the Specialist, Faculty Development, supports faculty success through the design, delivery, and coordination of onboarding, training, and development initiatives, with a primary focus on Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements, instructional effectiveness, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Work is cross-functional and diverse. Challenging, high-volume environment requires multitasking skills, the ability to meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations. Receives limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures.

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

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Faculty Onboarding and FQAS Coordination: Collaborates in the development, delivery, and evaluation of new faculty onboarding and supports faculty through their initial Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) cycle by providing workshops, one-on-one guidance, and resources to ensure completion of required competencies. Tracks and monitors faculty progress and compliance with FQAS requirements from hire through completion, including instructional, administrative, and system expectations, and generates reports to support oversight and ensure timely completion.
• Faculty Coaching, Observation and Development: Coordinates and conducts classroom observations, monitors peer coaching and instructional skill development, and works directly with faculty to support instructional practices, classroom management, and completion of professional learning plans.
• Training and Program Development: Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development workshops, training sessions, and institutional learning events (e.g., MATC Day, Team Day, Faculty Professional Learning Days), and contributes to the development of learning academies, communities of practice, and professional development programming.
• Assessment, Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of faculty onboarding and development experiences, collects and analyzes data on faculty progress and engagement, and recommends improvements to programs and processes to enhance faculty success and compliance.
• Faculty Support and Issue Resolution: Collaborates with the CTE team, Online Learning, HR, and academic leadership to develop training resources, support faculty development needs, and recommend new learning opportunities aligned with emerging trends, technology, and best practices in teaching and learning. Provides guidance and support to faculty on instructional, compliance, and professional development matters, collaborating with supervisors and stakeholders as needed to address concerns and support successful outcomes.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education ADA practices with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and

procedures.

Required Education & Experience: A verification of education will be conducted if a candidate is selected for the position.

• Associate's degree in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology) and;

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience

Preferred Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology)

and at least one (1) year of relevant experience..

COMPETENCIES

• Business insight
• Balances stakeholders
• Resourcefulness
• Drives results
• Attracts top talent
• Drives engagement
• Builds effective teams
• Drives vision and purpose
• Manages ambiguity
• Courage
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action-oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and the scholarship of teaching and learning - including learning styles, distance learning theories and practices, and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Strong course design skills and demonstrated knowledge of educational technology.
• Demonstrated teaching and facilitation skills, including classroom management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and Google Suite.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve as a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Center for Teaching Excellence area and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: This position is a part-time position and works approximately 20 hours per week. This is a 100% on site/in person student facing position at our Milwaukee Downtown Campus. Must be able to work Monday thru Thursday from approximately 1 - 6 pm. (no exceptions). All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Note: This position is limited term and is subject to end on June 30, 2027. If additional funding is not secured the position may end.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicants employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed. Please follow each step 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 or reviewed.

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Up to date - Resume*

• please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interviews (In-Person, or Spark Hire/One-Way) will be scheduled within two weeks of postings closing date.

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.

Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME STAFF SUPPORT; 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 (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees 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 hours granted based on hours worked in summary from 8/15 of previous year through 8/14 of current year. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.

VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation hours granted based on hours worked summary from 3/15 of previous year through 3/14 of current year (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

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Radio)

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Some College, No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

04

How many years of relevant work experience do you have? (please note that 2 years of part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience).

• Less than 1
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 years or more

05

Do you have experience reviewing Course Outcome Summaries (COS) as part of a curriculum development process? If so, in which position did you gain this experience. If not, type n/a.

06

Do you have experience with employee onboarding, conducting workshops, providing one-on-one guidance and resources to ensure completion of required employee competencies. If so, please detail this experience below. If none, type N/A.

07

Do you have experience tracking and monitoring employee progress and compliance requirements from hire through completion and generating reports to support oversight and ensure timely completion? If so, please detail this experience below. If none, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Ultra, D2L, Canvas etc.)? If yes, please explain what type of experience you have? If not, type n/a.

09

What is your experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets software? If none, type N/A.

10

Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?

• Yes
• No

11

Job Parameters: - Part-Time, 20 hours a week, year round position - 100% on site/in person at our Milwaukee Downtown campus location - Days/Times: Monday - Thursday 1 - 6pm (FIRM) - Pay range is: $23.35 - $31.53 (FIRM) Are these days, hours, pay range and modality acceptable to you? If so, please list your salary expectations below. (Please do not write negotiable).

• Yes
• No

12

This part-time position has a probationary period of twelve 12 months for new external hires to the college and six (6) months for internal candidates The person who is hired for this role would not be able to transfer into another role within the college until their probationary period is completed. Is this acceptable to you?

13

(INTERNAL Staff APPLICANTS ONLY) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

14

(Current Internal Faculty Applicants ONLY) Are you past your initial faculty probationary period with MATC? This means two (2) academics semesters if you are currently a full-time faculty member OR four (4) academic semesters if you are a current part-time faculty member. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

15

Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination. (e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND/OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type n/a. Do you understand this policy?

16

(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)

Required Question

Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu