Instructor, Culinary Arts; Part-Time

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high‑quality programs that prepare students for careers in one to two years and provide 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.

• Teach courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and online during the day, evening, and/or weekend.
• Participate in department and advisory meetings, college functions, and program administration.
• Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.
• Manage classroom/laboratory environments and equipment.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Advise students on academic matters and support their educational journey.
• Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning.
• Promote educational programs, participate in recruitment efforts, and support student retention.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners.
• Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must meet one of the following educational criteria:
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Culinary Arts or a Hospitality‑related field.
  • Associate’s degree (AAS/AA) in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • Associate’s degree (AAS/AA) in Culinary Arts, seven (7) years of experience and training, including one (1) year of supervisory management.
  • Culinary Arts Apprenticeship completion certificate from the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) or a federally registered program, plus seven (7) years of experience and training, including one (1) year of supervisory management.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours of experience as a Chef or Manager in a Hospitality‑related field.
• At least 1,000 of those hours must be within the last five (5) years, or two years of teaching Culinary Arts coursework at the post‑secondary level within the past five years.
• Must provide proof of valid Serv Safe Manager Certification with an overall passing score of 90% before first teaching assignment.
• Preferred certifications: ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), or related certification.

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

• Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone – experience with a voicemail system
• Computer – experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

• Online Information Management Systems – experience with INFOnline or equivalent.
• Blackboard – experience with web‑based course‑management systems.
• Technology‑based Instruction – experience with SMART, interactive touch screens, LCD projectors, DVD players, and other classroom technology.
• Emerging Technologies – experience with social networking applications.

This is a part‑time faculty pool position; assignments and schedule depend on course availability. Work may be in person, online, hybrid, evening, and weekend.

Starting hourly wage for all part‑time faculty is $40 per course hour. An additional 45 minutes of time per hour of instruction (office hours and prep) is compensated at $70 per hour. The $40 hourly wage is non‑negotiable.

• Complete the employment application in its entirety.
• Provide transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution (unofficial transcripts acceptable at time of application).
• Attach copies of licenses, transcripts, or certifications as required.
• Foreign‑issued degrees must be completed at a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution in the United States or an equivalent foreign institution.

Selected candidates will…