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Instructor, ESL (Full-Time) Internal MATC ONLY Opportunity

Position Number: 7089480
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

Instructor, ESL (Full-Time) Internal MATC ONLY Opportunity

Salary: $59,420.00 - $76,971.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-05608
Closing: 4/26/2026
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: Employer & Educational Community Services

Description

*This position is only open to current INTERNAL MATC employees!

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. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. 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.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the Community Education Division, to teach English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) in the classroom and in a workshop to a diverse learning population that includes immigrants and refugees; and to assist with ESL learners' acculturation and integration into the community.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
Manage the classroom/laboratory.
Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
Collaborate with advisory committee in program area.
Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
Promote the education/training program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to market MATC.
Support student organizations and activities.
Develop relationships with business and industry.
Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher* with at least 15 coursework credits (graduate or undergraduate level) in the areas listed below:

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL)
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
English Language (including semantics, syntax, phonology, etc.)
English Language Teaching
English Language Learning and Teaching
Adult ESL Education
Curriculum and Instruction in ESL
Foreign Language Instruction
Second Language Acquisition Instruction

{Per Higher Learning Commission Determining Qualified Faculty Assumed Practice B.2.}

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirements: In ADDITION to the minimum education requirement above.

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time or two (2) years of part-time experience as an English as a Second Language/English Language Learning (ESL/ELL) instructor specifically.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree highly preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (able to read, write, and speak in both languages)

Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.
Standards of Teaching Excellence:
Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
Classroom Management
Planning/Organization
Content Mastery and Currency
Teaching Methodology
Assessment of Student Learning
Professional Contributions

Essential Technology:
Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology:
Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
Online Information Management Systems - e.g. Self Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard Ultra or other web-based course - management systems
Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology
Emerging Technologies - Experience with social networking applications)

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position is only open to current INTERNAL MATC employees and supports the Community Education Pathway and is available to start for the fall semester, August 2026.

Hours: This position is full-time. Full-time faculty are assigned a minimum workload of 32 hours per week. Course load and schedule will depend on course availability. Work schedule could include in person, online, hybrid, daytime, evening, and weekend teaching assignments. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Salary: Full-time faculty salary is determined based on the individual's education and years of relevant experience and is assigned to the appropriate salary class and step in accordance with the applicable salary schedule. Compensation is prorated based on start date.

Application Materials & Requirements: This includes all internal applicants

Please follow these steps.

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. Please note: a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application.

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

Cover Letter
Resume

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

You must upload copies of all required credentials with your application (pdf format is ideal).

Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded and the date it was conferred.
Proof of Credentials: Copies of any professional licenses and/or certifications required by the position.

A Note for Applicants with Foreign Credentials

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents prior to applying at Milwaukee Area Technical College and must be attached to the online job application. A detailed course by course, foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet any credential requirement, even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States

3. Requirements, if not currently on file for internal candidates, are due prior to Start Date (If Hired)

If an offer of employment is made and accepted, you will be required to provide the following documents before your first day:

Official Transcripts
Completed Verification of Employment Form if applicable (if applicable).

Interview: As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

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.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/5303421/instructor-esl-full-time-internal-matc-only-opportunity