Faculty Development Specialist, Professional Growth Grant (Part-Time)

• Faculty Onboarding and FQAS Coordination: Collaborates in the development, delivery, and evaluation of new faculty onboarding and supports faculty through their initial Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) cycle by providing workshops, one-on-one guidance, and resources to ensure completion of required competencies. Tracks and monitors faculty progress and compliance with FQAS requirements from hire through completion, including instructional, administrative, and system expectations, and generates reports to support oversight and ensure timely completion.
• Faculty Coaching, Observation and Development: Coordinates and conducts classroom observations, monitors peer coaching and instructional skill development, and works directly with faculty to support instructional practices, classroom management, and completion of professional learning plans.
• Training and Program Development: Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development workshops, training sessions, and institutional learning events (e.g., MATC Day, Team Day, Faculty Professional Learning Days), and contributes to the development of learning academies, communities of practice, and professional development programming.
• Assessment, Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of faculty onboarding and development experiences, collects and analyzes data on faculty progress and engagement, and recommends improvements to programs and processes to enhance faculty success and compliance.
• Faculty Support and Issue Resolution: Collaborates with the CTE team, Online Learning, HR, and academic leadership to develop training resources, support faculty development needs, and recommend new learning opportunities aligned with emerging trends, technology, and best practices in teaching and learning. Provides guidance and support to faculty on instructional, compliance, and professional development matters, collaborating with supervisors and stakeholders as needed to address concerns and support successful outcomes.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education ADA practices with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and

procedures.

Required Education & Experience: A verification of education will be conducted if a candidate is selected for the position.

• Associate's degree in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology) and;

• At least three (3) years of relevant experience

Preferred Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology)

and at least one (1) year of relevant experience..

COMPETENCIES

• Business insight
• Balances stakeholders
• Resourcefulness
• Drives results
• Attracts top talent
• Drives engagement
• Builds effective teams
• Drives vision and purpose
• Manages ambiguity
• Courage
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action-oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and the scholarship of teaching and learning - including learning styles, distance learning theories and practices, and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Strong course design skills and demonstrated knowledge of educational technology.
• Demonstrated teaching and facilitation skills, including classroom management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and Google Suite.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve as a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines

Start Date: This position supports the Center for Teaching Excellence area and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: This position is a part-time position and works approximately 20 hours per week. This is a 100% on site/in person student facing position at our Milwaukee Downtown Campus. Must be able to work Monday thru Thursday from approximately 1 - 6 pm. (no exceptions). All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Note: This position is limited term and is subject to end on June 30, 2027. If additional funding is not secured the position may end.

Compensation: Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed. Please follow each step below;

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 or reviewed.

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Up to date - Resume*

*please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interviews (In-Person, or Spark Hire/One-Way) will be scheduled within two weeks of postings closing date.

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.