Instructor, Psychology (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teaching schedule

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking part-time faculty to teach psychology and related courses across day, evening, and weekend sessions. Positions involve delivering instruction, managing classrooms, and developing curricula for in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Minimum requirements include a master's degree in psychology or a related field with additional graduate credits; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or higher is required.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate level credits in psychology, counseling, therapy, or clinical social work is accepted.
• Experience teaching or developing curriculum in varied classroom formats (in-person, online).
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred, reading, writing, and speaking fluently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching-related activities.
• Manage classroom/lab; develop and monitor curriculum for effectiveness.
• Assess student performance and advise on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee and participate in department meetings.
• Recruit and retain students; market MATC and programs.
• Maintain certification and stay current in the field.

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or higher

18 graduate level credits in relevant courses

Bilingual Spanish/English

Curriculum development

Online teaching experience

Industry experience outside education

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Gmail/Outlook

Microsoft Office/Google Docs

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.

• 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.

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

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)

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.

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

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).
   • 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.
   • Resume/CV: Up-to-date (note, a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application).
   • Cover letter: Highlighting the ways in which your experience and education has prepared you to meet this position's Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities.
3. Requirements Prior to Start Date (Only, if Hired).
   • Official Transcripts
   • 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 [e-mail].