Job Details

Instructor, Psychology (Full-Time)

Position Number: 6165248
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Instructor, Psychology (Full-Time)

Salary: $56,590.00 - $82,821.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-05247
Closing: 5/11/2025
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: General Education Pathway

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 Dean of the General Education Pathway, 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 at least ONE of the following:

Must have a master's degree or higher in Psychology; OR
Master's degree and 18 credits in coursework that is from the Psychology Department from the granting Institution or an Applied Psychology Department.*

*Applied Psychology Departments Include: General Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Development Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology,

Minimum Occupational Experience Requirement:

Must have one full semester (or two quarters) of teaching at the college level that includes graduate school teaching assistantship.

Preferred Qualifications in ADDITION to the required 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 fluency

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: Currently hiring one full-time Psychology Instructors to support the General Education Pathway. Position start date is August 2025.

Hours: This position is a 1.0 FTE; 32 weekly hours. Hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited
Salary: Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2024/2025 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position. Information regarding the second round of interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

Application Material: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history. Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees are required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if a candidate is selected for the position. Please also submit a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae (CV) with your application.

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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. 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.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/4912369/instructor-psychology-full-time