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How much do part time adjunct instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time adjunct instructor in Milwaukee, WI is $39.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.41 and $56.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time adjunct instructor?

To thrive as a Part Time Adjunct Instructor, you generally need subject matter expertise, a relevant advanced degree (often a master's or higher), and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas and, in some cases, online teaching certifications are typically required. Strong communication, organization, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for engaging diverse student populations and balancing multiple responsibilities. These skills and qualifications ensure effective instruction, student engagement, and the ability to meet institutional standards in a flexible teaching environment.

How does a part time adjunct instructor typically balance teaching responsibilities with other professional or personal commitments?

Part-time adjunct instructors often juggle teaching with other professional roles or personal obligations, so effective time management is crucial. The teaching load is generally lighter than that of full-time faculty, but responsibilities like preparing lectures, grading, and holding office hours still require significant attention. Many adjuncts find flexibility in setting their schedules, though they must meet institutional deadlines and be available for students. Clear communication with department coordinators and proactive planning can help ensure a manageable workload and a positive teaching experience.

What is the difference between Part Time Adjunct Instructor vs Part Time Lecturer?

AspectPart Time Adjunct InstructorPart Time Lecturer
CredentialsMaster's degree or higher in subject areaMaster's degree or higher, often with teaching experience
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, community collegesColleges, universities, community colleges
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily academic institutions offering coursesPrimarily academic institutions offering courses
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve teaching college-level courses on a part-time basis, often requiring similar credentials. The main difference lies in terminology used by institutions; 'Adjunct Instructor' is more common in some regions, while 'Lecturer' may be used interchangeably or in specific contexts. Both positions focus on delivering instruction without full-time employment commitments.

How do I become a part time adjunct instructor?

To become a part-time adjunct instructor, candidates typically need a master's degree or higher in the relevant subject area and relevant teaching or industry experience. Application processes often involve submitting a resume, transcripts, and sometimes a teaching demonstration or interview. Flexibility in scheduling and strong communication skills are also important for success in this role.

What is a part time adjunct instructor?

A Part Time Adjunct Instructor is a non-tenure track educator hired by colleges or universities to teach courses on a part-time basis, often for a single semester or academic year. They typically have specialized knowledge or professional experience in the subject they teach. Adjunct instructors usually do not have the same responsibilities or benefits as full-time faculty, such as research obligations or long-term contracts. Their main role is to deliver classroom instruction and evaluate student performance. This flexible arrangement allows institutions to offer a wider variety of courses and expertise.

Is being a part time adjunct instructor worth it?

Part time adjunct instructors typically have flexible schedules and can gain teaching experience, but they often earn lower pay and lack benefits compared to full-time faculty. The role can be rewarding for those seeking to share expertise or transition into academia, but job stability and compensation vary widely by institution.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Adjunct Instructor job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,995 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Instructor, English (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$70/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $70.00 Hourly
Location : Multi-Campus, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-05458
Division: General Education Pathway
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 10:00 PM Central
Application Requirements: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion is not acceptable. Please submit copies of transcripts for all degrees obtained to be considered (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Supplemental Information: Part-time faculty are compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.
Description
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 share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at .
Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway, to develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Will require teaching courses in-person at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or 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.
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 the advisory committee in the 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 the field.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Only those who meet all of the base minimum requirements listed below will be considered.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Must have a master's degree or higher in English
OR
Master's degree or higher in a related discipline (which may include communications, comparative literature, language arts, writing, journalism, speech, reading, theater arts, or liberal studies) with at least 18 GRADUATE level coursework credits in English. A concentration in reading and writing is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous post secondary teaching experience
  • Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online
  • Experience teaching composition and/or literature
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Arabic

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 - Experience with Serf-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters
  • Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard 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 emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Supplemental Information
Start Date: This position supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start for the fall semester; approximately August 2026 start.
Hours: This is a part-time faculty pool position. This is an "applicant pool" posting. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. Work schedule could include in person, online, hybrid, daytime, evening, and weekend teaching assignments. Parr-time faculty pool positions include in-person participation in teaching and non-teaching duties and assigned off-campus instruction (including but not limited to community education, workforce solutions, and dual enrollment) based upon College need. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.
Salary: The starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable.
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.
Application Materials & Requirements: 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.
2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)
You must upload copies of all required credentials with your application.
  • Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded, coursework completed and the conferred date.
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume/cv*

*Please note: a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application.
A Note for Applicants with Foreign Credentials
If you are using degrees, courses, or credits from an institution outside the United States, they must be from an institution considered equivalent to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
  • We recommend using a service affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to obtain an evaluation of your foreign credentials.
  • For more information, please visit:http://www.naces.org

3. Requirements 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 (Sealed)
  • Completed Verification of Employment Form (if applicable)

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.
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 (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% 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.
01
Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?
  • Yes
  • No

02
What is the highest degree you have completed from an accredited educational institution?
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

03
Do you have a master's degree or higher in English?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you do not have a master's degree or higher specifically in English, do you have a master's degree or higher in a related discipline (which may include communications, comparative literature, language arts, writing, journalism, speech, reading, theater arts, or liberal studies) with at least 18 GRADUATE level credits in English. A concentration in reading and writing is preferred. Type n/a if you have a master's degree in English specifically.
  • Yes
  • No

05
How many years of related teaching experience do you have?
  • 0-2
  • 3-5
  • 6 or more

06
How many years of verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education do you have?
  • None
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 or more years

07
Do you have experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Ultra, D2L, Canvas etc.)? If yes, please explain what type of experience you have? If not, type n/a.
08
Are you fluent in English and Spanish (able to speak, read and write)? This skill would be tested; if applicable.
  • Yes
  • No

09
If you currently do NOT live in Wisconsin, are you planning relocate to the Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin area by the start of the fall semester (August 2026)? If you already live in this area, type NA. This is NOT a VIRTUAL teaching opportunity.
10
Please list days and hours of availability for fall 2026 teaching (16-week classes begin August 2026)?
11
This part-time faculty pool position has a initial probationary period of four (4) academic semesters for new external hires to the college. The person who is hired for this role would not be able to apply and move into another role within the college until their initial probationary period is completed.Is this acceptable to you?
12
This faculty application requires the following to be attached/submitted at time of application: - - college transcripts (unofficial at

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