Instructor, Psychology (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking part-time faculty to teach college parallel psychology courses. Instructors may teach at MATC campuses, business, community sites, or online during day, evening, or weekend sessions.

The role involves curriculum development, program evaluation, and collaboration with the advisory committee, with responsibilities across department and college functions. Start date: Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or higher with 18 graduate credits in psychology-related courses

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and related teaching activities
• Manage the classroom/laboratory
• Develop curriculum and monitor course effectiveness
• Assess student performance and advise students
• Collaborate with advisory committee and participate in meetings
• Promote the education/training program and recruit/retain students
• Maintain certification and stay current in the field

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s with 18 graduate credits in relevant psychology-related courses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Blackboard Ultra

Job 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:

• t at least one (1) full semester (or two quarters) of teaching at the college level that includes graduate school teaching assistantship.Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and update curriculum
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (must be able to read, write and speak fluently in both languages)

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 - 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 during the fall 2026 semester.

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. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin; we do not have virtual opportunities for out of state residents. We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:

• Instructional Modality: In-person, online, and/or hybrid
• Teaching Times: Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

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.

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 [e-mail].