Overview

Summary:

It's no secret that Moraine Park Technical College has top-notch instructors helping to fuel our workforce with the skills our industry needs today and in the future; however, our behind-the-scenes employees set the foundation for the College and students. Each employee at the College is an integral part of the Moraine Park mission, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. 

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Technology Instructor on our West Bend Campus. This position is responsible for the multiple modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet workforce needs in the Mechanical Design Technology program. This instructor may be asked to teach at various sites within the Moraine Park District to include campus, center and business locations, and may be required to teach on evenings and weekends. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Manufacturing and Integrated Technologies.  

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field (or willing to obtain a Master's degree from an accredited program) and two years of paid work experience in the program being taught. 

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

We will accept applications until the position is filled; however, applicants who apply by June 26, 2024 will be considered in our first review of applicants. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College's core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Assist with student recruitment and proactively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Engage in internal and external College meetings and activities.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with at least half of the following job duties:
  
  
  • Mold and/or Metal Stamping Die Design
  
  
  • Production Planning
  
  
  • Drafting Layout
  
  
  • Electronics, Pneumatics, and Mechanical Equipment
  
  
  • Design Research
  
  
  • Technical Writing
  
  
  • Design checking
  
  
  • Inspecting
  
  
  • Detailing
  
  
  • Product Research
  
  
  • Math Computations
  
  
  • Cost Estimate for Design
  
  
  • Material Handling Design
  
  
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Experience
  
  
  • Jigs and Fixtures
  
  
  
  
• Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate's degree in related field.

Hiring Range: $73,339-$91,673 178-day contract, (Pending board approval)

Starting: August 2024-Fall Semester

Workplace Flexibility: Open Campus

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.     

Moraine Park Technical College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action College. Women, minorities, those with different abilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  For more information, visit morainepark.edu/nondiscrimination.