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Instructor, Psychology (Part-Time)
Salary
$40.00 Hourly
Location
Multi-Campus, WI
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
2026-05800
Division
General Education Pathway
Department
Social Science
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/11/2026 10:00 PM Central
Application Requirements
All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit copies of transcripts from an accredited institution for all conferred degrees obtained to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Official transcripts will be required if a candidate is selected for the position. An up-to-date resume/cv and a cover letter for this position is required.
Supplemental Information
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 unless market conditions dictate otherwise.
Description
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins 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
Qualifications
Only those who meet ALL of the base minimum requirements* listed below will be considered.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
OR
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:
Essential Technology:
Essential Supportive Technology:
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 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: Please follow these steps.
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.
Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)
You must upload copies of all required credentials with your 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 positions Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Please note: a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application.
A NOTE for Applicants with Foreign Credentials
If you are using degrees, courses, or credits from an institution outside the United States, they must be from an institution considered equivalent to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
We recommend using a service affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to obtain an evaluation of your foreign credentials.
For more information, please visit:http://www.naces.org
If an offer of employment is made and accepted, you will be required to provide the following documents before your first day:
Official Transcripts
Completed Verification of Employment Form (if applicable)
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 jobs@matc.edu.
Employee Benefits at a Glance - PART-TIME FACULTY/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT- Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees.
HEALTH INSURANCE: MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
1- UMR High Level PPO
2- UMR Low Level PPO
Note: All medical plans include Prescription Drug benefits at no additional costs to employees.
DENTAL INSURANCE: 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.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: 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.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 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 employees behalf.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS: MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR.
SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester. The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours.
VACATION BENEFITS: Vacation is earned based on the length of service and hours worked each pay period. (Not available for Instructors)
PAID HOLIDAYS: 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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Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Radio)
03
Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?
04
If you do not have a masters degree or higher specifically in Psychology, do you have a masters degree or higher and at least 18 credits in coursework that is from the Psychology Department from the granting Institution or an *Applied Psychology Department? If you have a masters degree or higher in Psychology, type n/a.
05
Do you have experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Ultra, D2L, Canvas etc.)? If yes, please explain what type of experience you have? If not, type n/a.
06
Although not required, are you bilingual? If so, in what language(s) are you fluent (able to speak/read/write) besides English?
07
Do you have experience working in a technical college or higher education environment?
08
List days and hours of availability to teach during the upcoming spring 2027 semester. Please be specific (i.e. days of week, times of day). Preference for candidates who can teach Monday - Thursday during daytime hours (i.e. not nights or weekends only).
09
If you live outside the state of Wisconsin, are you planning to relocate to the Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin area, required, by the start of this position. If you already live in this area, type NA. Please note, we do NOT have any virtual opportunities for out-of-state residents.
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(Current Internal Faculty Applicants ONLY) Are you past your initial faculty probationary period with MATC? This means two (2) academics semesters if you are currently a full-time faculty member OR four (4) academic semesters if you are a current part-time faculty member. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)
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(INTERNAL Staff APPLICANTS ONLY) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)
12
Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination. (e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND/OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type n/a. Do you understand this policy?
13
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
Required Question
Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College
Address 700 W. State
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203
Phone 414-297-6529
Website http://www.matc.edu