Milwaukee Area Technical College
Instructor, Political Science (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English PREFERRED
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Instructor, Political Science (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English PREFERRED
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Instructor, Political Science (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English PREFERRED
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
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. MATC also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC’s diverse team members (42% of whom are employees of color) work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting community needs and are committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. Learn more at www.matc.edu.
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.
Minimum Educational Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or Sociology; or
Master’s degree in the area of humanities or social science and 18 graduate credits in coursework from the Political Science Department; or
A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science or a closely related discipline such as Comparative Politics, Urban Studies, Urban Affairs, Urban Planning, History, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Jurisprudence, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Economics, Civics, Governmental Studies, Political Theory, Policy Studies, International Relations, or Statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English (must read, write and speak fluently).
Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including face‑to‑face, blended, and 100% online.
Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
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 Gmail or Outlook.
Telephone – experience with a voicemail system.
Computer – experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google.
Essential Supportive Technology
Online Information Management Systems – experience with self‑service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters.
Blackboard Ultra – experience with Blackboard 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 emerging technologies such as social networking applications.
Supplemental Information Start Date: spring semester; approximately January 2026.
Hours:
up to a .5 FTE and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need. Out of state applicants must be willing to relocate to the Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin area.
Salary:
mid‑point of the 2024/2025 salary range, based on years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
EEO Statement 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.
Employee Benefits at a Glance
Health Insurance – UMR High Level PPO or UMR Low Level PPO (all plans include prescription drug benefits at no additional cost to employees).
Dental Insurance – Delta Dental group plan.
Group Term Life Insurance – $15,000 (doubled in the event of accidental death).
Retirement – WRS pension system (full employer contribution, 6.9% employee contribution, five‑year vesting).
Flexible Spending Plans – health care and dependent care as administered through UMR.
Sick Leave – earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester, maximum 640 hours.
Vacation – earned based on length of service and hours worked each pay period (not available for instructors).
Paid Holidays – position‑specific holidays.
MATC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution and complies with all ADA requirements.
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Instructor, Political Science (Part-Time) Bilingual Spanish/English PREFERRED
role at
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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. MATC also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC’s diverse team members (42% of whom are employees of color) work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting community needs and are committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. Learn more at www.matc.edu.
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.
Minimum Educational Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or Sociology; or
Master’s degree in the area of humanities or social science and 18 graduate credits in coursework from the Political Science Department; or
A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science or a closely related discipline such as Comparative Politics, Urban Studies, Urban Affairs, Urban Planning, History, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Jurisprudence, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Economics, Civics, Governmental Studies, Political Theory, Policy Studies, International Relations, or Statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English (must read, write and speak fluently).
Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including face‑to‑face, blended, and 100% online.
Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
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 Gmail or Outlook.
Telephone – experience with a voicemail system.
Computer – experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google.
Essential Supportive Technology
Online Information Management Systems – experience with self‑service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters.
Blackboard Ultra – experience with Blackboard 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 emerging technologies such as social networking applications.
Supplemental Information Start Date: spring semester; approximately January 2026.
Hours:
up to a .5 FTE and will require teaching courses at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Hours, location, and modality are based on enrollment and departmental need. Out of state applicants must be willing to relocate to the Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin area.
Salary:
mid‑point of the 2024/2025 salary range, based on years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
EEO Statement 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.
Employee Benefits at a Glance
Health Insurance – UMR High Level PPO or UMR Low Level PPO (all plans include prescription drug benefits at no additional cost to employees).
Dental Insurance – Delta Dental group plan.
Group Term Life Insurance – $15,000 (doubled in the event of accidental death).
Retirement – WRS pension system (full employer contribution, 6.9% employee contribution, five‑year vesting).
Flexible Spending Plans – health care and dependent care as administered through UMR.
Sick Leave – earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester, maximum 640 hours.
Vacation – earned based on length of service and hours worked each pay period (not available for instructors).
Paid Holidays – position‑specific holidays.
MATC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution and complies with all ADA requirements.
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