Instructor, Sociology; Part-Time

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. 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 the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the General Education Pathway, or designee, this position will develop and teach concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Will require teaching courses in‑person at MATC campuses, business, community, other sites, and/or 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.

Must have one of the following:

• Must have a master's degree or higher in Sociology.
• Master's degree in a related field
  * with at least 18 graduate‑level coursework credits in Sociology.

* Related Fields include but are not limited to Cultural Anthropology, Political Science, Women’s Studies, Urban Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Gender Studies, Criminal Justice, Human Geography, Demography, Public Health, Statistics, Public Policy Administration, Cultural Foundations of Education, Social History, Social Psychology, Urban Education, Human Development and Social Policy.

• Verifiable occupational work experience in a field other than education.
• Experience in teaching, using, 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.

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…