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Posting Number: 0603949 Position Title: Part time Environmental Science Instructor (Future Opportunities) Position is: Part Time Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time) Department/Ofc.: Instruction Position Description:
Please Note: This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.
Why Join WCC?
- An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
- WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
- Retirement options and flexible schedules available
- Great Discounts at WCC's Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!
- Check out our Part Time Benefits here
Essential Duties include:
- Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
- Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) through the use of appropriate learning experiences and materials which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
- Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement.
- Evaluate student progress through day-to-day evaluation, examinations, and overall observation.
- Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning midterm and final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
- Actively support student success through guidance, advising, and assisting individual students as needed.
- Participate in professional activities, which could include department trainings and data collection for curriculum development and assessment purposes.
- Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
- Maintain current professional knowledge and expertise, including completion of required compliance training.
- Use technology, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, institutional service, and other professional responsibilities. Ensure such use is consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours/Schedule:
Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part-time instructors may teach up to eight (8) contact hours per week or 120 contact hours per semester. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a biological, environmental, or geoscience discipline OR master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required.
- Must be able to teach on campus.
- See WCC Teaching Requirements for more details.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Environmental Science courses.
Posting Date: 11/03/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75 Salary Comments:
Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you possess an earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in biological, environmental or geoscience discipline OR master's degree in a related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines?
Yes
No
- How would you support our college mission and why do you believe are you a good fit for WCC?
(Open Ended Question)
- What makes you passionate about teaching environmental science and what is your teaching philosophy (including your views on curriculum, assessment, engaging reluctant students, connections to real-world applications, etc.)?
(Open Ended Question)
- What are the top environmental challenges (besides climate change) that you think students should know about?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and other technology applications that aid in teaching.
(Open Ended Question)
- All Part Time Faculty at WCC, including online instructors, must reside in Michigan or Ohio. Do you currently live in Michigan or Ohio and expect to continue residing in one of these states during your employment?
Yes
No
- Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
Yes
No
- In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Other Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3