Instructor, Psychology (Part-Time)
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Job summary
Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking part-time faculty to teach college parallel psychology and related courses at MATC campuses, online, and possibly evenings/weekends in Wisconsin. Assignments vary by course availability and department needs, with compensation per course hour and prep time.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in psychology (or 18 graduate credits in related fields). Preference for experience in curriculum development and bilingual Spanish/English abilities.
Qualifications
- Must have a master’s degree or higher in Psychology
- OR Master’s degree which includes 18 graduate level credits in Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, or Clinical Social Work
- Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum in varied classroom environments including in-person and online
- Ability to develop and update curriculum
- Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (read, write, speak) if applicable
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and deliver instruction and related teaching activities
- Manage the classroom/lab
- Develop and monitor curriculum; assist in program evaluation
- Manage equipment, supplies, and materials
- Assess student performance and advise on academic issues
- Collaborate with advisory committee and participate in department meetings
- Promote MATC programs and recruit/retain students
- Support student organizations and activities
- Develop relationships with business and industry
- Complete program evaluation and follow-up
- Maintain certification and pursue professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
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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.
- 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.
Only those who meet ALL of the base minimum requirements* listed below will be considered.
- Must have a master’s degree or higher in Psychology
- Master's degree which includes 18 GRADUATED level credits in relevant courses such as Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, and Clinical Social Work
- 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)
Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.
- Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
- Classroom Management
- Planning/Organization
- Content Mastery and Currency
- Teaching Methodology
- Assessment of Student Learning
- Professional Contributions
- Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
- Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
- Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google
- 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)
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 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.
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.
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.
PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.
- UMR High Level PPO
- UMR Low Level PPO
Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.
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.
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.
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.
MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.
Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.
Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)
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.
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