Instructor, Psychology (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Succeeds; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks qualified individuals to join its part-time faculty pool to teach college psychology courses across multiple campuses and formats.

Position supports General Education Pathway with courses at MATC campuses, online, or hybrid. Requires a master's in psychology (or related credits) and bilingual Spanish/English proficiency; typical assignments may include in-person, online, and weekend teaching with salary details per course hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree or higher in Psychology or a master's degree with 18 graduate level credits in relevant psychology/related fields.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (read/write/speak) is required.
• Experience with diverse instructional settings and curriculum development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching activities.
• Manage the classroom and laboratory.
• Develop and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and oversee program evaluation.
• Coordinate with advisory committee and participate in department meetings.
• Promote MATC programs and recruit/retain students.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree with 18 graduate level credits in Psychology/Counseling/Therapy/CSW

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Online Information Management Systems

SMART interactive technology

Job description

Bilingual Spanish/English

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 www.matc.edu.

Under the Supervision of the Associate Dean or designee, to teach college parallel psychology courses and other related courses as assigned. 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.

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 Psychology

OR

• Master's degree which includes 18 GRADUATED level credits in relevant courses such as Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, and Clinical Social Work

Preferred Qualifications In ADDITION to the Minimums Listed Above:

• Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online. Demonstrated ability to develop and update curriculum Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (must be able to read, write and speak fluently in both languages)

Preferred Qualifications In ADDITION to the Minimums Listed Above:

• Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online. Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency. Bilingual Spanish/English

Standards of Teaching Excellence

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching MethodologyAssessment 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 supports the General Education Pathway and is available to start for the spring semester, approximately mid-January 2027.

This is not for summer teaching assignments.

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 h our 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.

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 j [e-mail].