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Matt Wilson Clinical Senior Instructor, Technical General Education  Composition and Communication

Matt Wilson

Clinical Associate Professor

Office: Roy F. Christensen Complex 375

208-282-3200

wilsmat5@isu.edu

Professional Work Experience

  • Instructor, ISU College of Technology General Education – 4 years
  • Online Adjunct Instructor, College of Southern Idaho – 1 year
  • Instructor & GTA, Northern Arizona University – 3 years
  • Writing tutor, various institutions – 5 years
  • Low-skilled positions to pay rent after earning a degree in the arts! – 4 years

 Career Highlights

  • Joining the General Education Department at the College of Tech!
  • Teaching upward of 1000 students how to transmit their ideas effectively and ethically

One of My Favorite Professional Experiences

When I used to teach on academic campuses, I had several students report to me that through my freshman composition class they had discovered a love for writing that led them to switch their majors to English. For many composition teachers, there might not be a higher honor than that, but it’s never been a goal of mine to convert students to a new future as writers. Rather, what is gratifying to me is to get students to appreciate the truth that critical thinking and effective communication—oral and written—will open doors for them, not just in their future professions, but in every aspect of the lives they have already planned for themselves. My favorite experiences as a teacher are receiving confirmation that I’ve done just that.

Michael Matusek, Mathematics & Science Instructor

Michael Matusek

Clinical Instructor

Office: Roy F. Christensen Complex 271

208-282-4423

matumich@isu.edu

Professional Work Experience

  • Instructor, College of Technology – Technical General Education – 1 year
  • Instructor, Highland Senior High School – Physical Science & Math – 2 years
  • Entry Level Research Scientist – Idaho Accelerator Center – 2 years

Michael Matusek, Mathematics & Science Instructor

Career Highlights

  • Owner of Tutoring Business
  • Recipient of graduate scholarships over 3 years in applied physics
  • Attendee at Hampton University Graduate Studies at Thomas Jefferson Laboratory while conducting research on data obtained from the Hall B g13 experiment
  • Conducted cosmic ray research with the Quarknet program through the University of Notre Dame

Favorite Professional Experience

As an instructor I had the opportunity to introduce students to real scientific investigation. One group of students involved in working with our Quarknet cosmic ray detector had an incredible chance to verify some known facts about how cosmic rays enter the Earth. Through various experiments my students figured out that there is an angular dependence of cosmic ray muons. Matching experiment with theory was a rare opportunity to see how my students’ could use their knowledge to understand the world around them. Beyond that, many students found a new interest in science and technology. I strive to have experiences like these on a regular basis, where students can see how the material they learning has a place in our world.

Phil Jones, Clinical Instructor for the START Program

Phil Jones

Clinical Instructor

Office: Roy F. Christensen #378

208-282-4423

philjones@isu.edu

Professional Work Experience

  • Academic Advisor at ISU- 5 Years 2018-2023
  • Academic Advisor, Admissions Advisor, and Financial Services Manager- Overall 15 year experience.

Career Highlights

  • Be A Bengal Winner 2022- Compassion Category
  • Platinum Cup Winner 2010 - Ashford University. Top Academic Advisor for the year.

Favorite Professional Experience

I have so many favorite professional experiences, but the most gratifying experience is when a student tells me thank you so much for keeping me on track to graduate.  Knowing that you had an impact on their success is the most rewarding experience. 

I am so excited for this next chapter in my career as a first time instructor. I know that everyone in the College of Technology is passionate about helping our students succeed and is the main reason why I transitioned to teaching.

A little about me…

I am a very competitive person and I love sports, especially Tennis.  You can find me in the gym during lunch and on the tennis courts after work and the weekends.  I also really love spending time with my family RVing.  Glamping is something that I have come to really enjoy over the past year.