Instructor, Arborist Apprenticeship (Part-Time)

Candidates are required to submit copies of transcripts for all degrees obtained to be considered (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Please make sure to carefully review requirements and submit a complete application describing your experience and providing all required documents to best assess your qualifications.

Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned**. Required to keep current with the latest trends and technologies in discipline.

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

Educational requirements:
Must have at least one (1) of the following:

• Botany, Architecture
• Associate's Degree or higher in Arboriculture or related field such as:
  • Agriculture Economics
  • Arboricultural, Forestry
  • Woody Ornamental Horticulture
  • Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Sports Turf, Horticulture Turf
  • Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies
  • Soil Science
  • Horticulture Production, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Education, Horticulture Business
  • Landscape Design, Landscape Horticulture, Landscape Contracting, Landscape Management
  • Biogeography
  • Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Plant Pathology
  • Botany, Architecture
• Horticulture Production, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Education, Horticulture Business
• Arboricultural, Forestry
• Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies
• Soil Science
• Landscape Design, Landscape Horticulture, Landscape Contracting, Landscape Management
• Biogeography
• Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Plant Pathology
• Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Sports Turf, Horticulture Turf
• Woody Ornamental Horticulture
• Agriculture Economics

• Completion with proof of Registered Arborist Apprenticeship

• Must have four years (8,000 hours) of work experience in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture Economics, Plant Pathology, Arboricultural, Forestry, Horticulture Education, Landscape Contracting, Sports Turf, Woody Ornamental Horticulture, Pomology, Agronomy (Turf Emphasis), Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Horticulture Turf, Soil Science, Horticulture Production, Landscape Design, Horticulture Communication, Horticulture Biological Studies, Horticulture Chemistry, Horticulture Business, Plant Breeding Genetics, Plant Growth, Horticulture Science, Horticulture Education & Therapy, Landscape Management, Graphic Design, Botany, or Architecture.

• At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last 5 years OR;
• At least two years of teaching in one or more of the areas listed above at the postsecondary level within the last five years.

• Pesticide Application Certified by the WDATCP is required.
• Certified Arborist, ISA, International Society of Arboriculture is required.

• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist is preferred
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License is preferred

• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
• Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.\
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.

• Professionalism
• Effective Problem Solving
• Global Awareness
• Technology Competency
• Effective Communication through Writing
• Mathematical Competency
• Effective Communication through Speaking and Listening

• Computer - Experience with software to prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
• Email - Experience with email systems
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system

• Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
• Experience delivering distance learning where applicable.
• Experience delivering synchronous instruction using multi-media based, and emerging technologies.
• Online Learning Management and Information Systems used for instruction, student advising, student programs/departments, grading, class schedules and rosters, etc.

None.

Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.

HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
1- UMR High Level PPO
2- UMR Low Level PPO

Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.

DENTAL INSURANCE: MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental.

Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is $15,000. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.8%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.8% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.

SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.

VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)

PAID HOLIDAYS: MATC offers paid/flex holidays based on position.

MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act.