Part Time Anthropology Instructor
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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.
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Posting Number: 0603812
Position Title: Part Time Anthropology Instructor
Position is: Part Time
Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: Instruction
Position Description: We have an immediate hiring need for this position and are actively seeking candidates available to begin teaching in person courses on campus beginning in the Fall 2026/Winter 2027 semesters.
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Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part time Anthropology
Instructor to teach in-person Anthropology ( ANT) credit courses in the
fields of Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management (CRM). Needs may
become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your
application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for
future part-time and/or on-call teaching opportunities on a per course basis.
Courses may be taught online. Incomplete applications will not be considered
for employment
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain 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, written
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
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, but are not
limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook
selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning
activities.
Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including
compliance training.
Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where
appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement,
professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other
responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with
academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and
compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable
regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Hours/Schedule: Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part time
Instructors may teach up to (8) eight 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 Anthropology or related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in
Anthropology required.
Minimum of six months of CRM experience.
Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and
faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize
emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy,
reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain
confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic
judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for
teaching, learning, and service.
Available to teach weekday and weekend classes.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Anthropology
courses.
Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.
Experience with Canvas LMS.
Posting Date: 09/02/2026
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 a Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Anthropology OR a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in Anthropology ?
Yes
No
Do you meet all other minimum qualifications for this position?
Yes
No
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
Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
Teaching Philosophy
Other Documents
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
