Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship Instructor

Overview

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 Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship Instructor for our new program on the Fond du Lac 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 addition, will provide regular student support and contact, or refer to the appropriate department, to meet the learner’s classroom and career goals.  In the first year of employment, this position will be responsible for creating curriculum, developing industry partnerships and developing lab and equipment needs.  This position is funded by Developing Markets Grant grant through June 30, 2026 and will be funded by the college thereafter. 

 

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in a related field (or willing to obtain an Associate Degree from an accredited program. Progress toward an Associate Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the third year of employment.) and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)

 

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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.• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices. Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies. Complete all required training. • Assist with mentoring faculty. • Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in industry. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources, as needed.• Perform other duties, trainings and service to the College as assigned.

 

Experience & Qualifications (in addition to those listed above in the summary):

• Candidates unable to verify one year (2,000 hours) of related work experience within the past five years must be willing to obtain a minimum of a year (2,000 hours) of related experience within the first three years of employment. Progress will be measured through an annual College-defined professional development plan.• Hold or be eligible to obtain a Master Electrician license.• Experience in at least (8) of the following areas:  o Readin