Instructor, Interior Design

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. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share this mission.

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Under the direction of the Dean, Creative Arts, Design & Media, the instructor develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. The instructor may teach at MATC campuses, businesses, community sites, and online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Duties include department and advisory meetings, college functions, course and curriculum development in traditional and non‑traditional formats, online courses, staff development, student advising, student outcome assessment, quality review, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention, and other duties as assigned.

Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.

Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.

Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.

Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.

Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.

Advise students on academic matters and provide guidance to support their educational journey.

Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision‑making.

Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.

Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.

Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.

Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Interior Design or Architecture
• Associate’s degree (AAS/AA) in Interior Design and a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Associate’s degree (AAS/AA) in Interior Design and seven (7) years (14,000 hours) of experience and training, and one (1) year of supervision/management in Interior Design

Must have a minimum of three (3) years (6,000 hours) of experience as an Interior Designer. In addition, one (1) of the following must be met:

• At least one (1) year of work experience as an Interior Designer within the last five (5) years
• Two (2) years of teaching interior‑design coursework at the post‑secondary level within the last five (5) years

Note:

One (1) year of teaching experience is equivalent to two (2) semesters full‑time or four (4) semesters part‑time, per State of Wisconsin Legislature Administrative Code TCS 3.04.

Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery and Currency, Teaching Methodology, and Assessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions.

Experience with an email system (Gmail or Outlook), a telephone/voicemail system, and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

• Online Information Management Systems – Experience with INFOnline or other student‑advising systems, grading, class…