Instructor, Criminal Justice (full-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Multi-Campus, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dean of Community & Human Services Pathway, the Instructor develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Teaching may take place at MATC campuses, businesses, community locations, other sites, and online, during the day, evening, and/or weekends. The role also includes course and curriculum development in traditional and non-traditional formats, staff development, student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review, student organization involvement, and student recruitment and retention. The instructor is expected to keep current with trends and technologies in the discipline. The instructor prepares and delivers engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines; manages classroom and laboratory environments; develops, monitors, and revises curriculum; manages instructional equipment and materials; assesses student performance and provides constructive feedback; and advises students. The position collaborates with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners, participates in departmental and institutional meetings, supports student organizations and activities, builds industry relationships, completes program evaluations, and engages in professional development. Other related duties may be assigned. Candidates must prepare an instructional assignment and corresponding lesson plan for an introductory Criminal Justice course as part of the interview. They will have 10 minutes to present their instructional approach, learning objectives, teaching strategies, and methods for engaging students. The interview process consists of two rounds of in-person interviews, with the first scheduled for December 3, 2026, and the second for December 8 or 9, 2026.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or a related field; alternatively, seven years (14,000 hours) of related law enforcement/criminal justice experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Five years of full-time or equivalent (10,000 hours) work experience as a certified law enforcement officer, corrections (jail) officer, or certified Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) instructor or jail instructor.
At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the last five years, or the candidate must have two years of teaching experience in Police Science, Criminal Justice, or Corrections-related fields.
One year of teaching experience, equivalent to two full-time semesters or four part-time semesters, as specified by Wisconsin Administrative Code TCS 3.04.
Professional standards include understanding students and fostering student success, classroom management, planning and organization, content mastery and currency, teaching methodology, and assessment of student learning.
Experience with an email system such as Gmail or Outlook, a telephone voice-mail system, and Microsoft Office Suite or Google tools.
Experience with, or willingness to learn, online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules, and rosters.
Experience with Blackboard or another web-based course-management system.
Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems, including SMART symposium, interactive touch-screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players, or other classroom technology.
Experience with emerging technologies, such as social networking applications.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
Teach courses at MATC campuses, businesses, community locations, other sites, and online, as needed.
Manage classroom and laboratory environments to support learning.
Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum and courses in traditional and non-traditional formats.
Manage equipment, supplies, and materials needed for instruction.
Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
Advise students on academic matters and support their educational progress.
Participate in department and advisory meetings, college functions, and institutional academic planning.
Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.
Promote educational programs and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
Support student organizations and activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.
Complete program evaluations and quality review assessment and implementation.
Engage in staff development and continuous professional development; keep current with discipline trends and technologies.
Conduct open labs when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.