Deadline
Mar 29, 2027
Closing in 161 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Offered salary$71.75
About the role
Part time Astronomy Instructor (Future Opportunities)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)| Posting Number: | 0602816 |
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| Position Title: | Part time Astronomy Instructor (Future Opportunities) |
| Position is: | Part Time |
| Position Type: | Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time) |
| Department/Ofc.: | Instruction |
| Position Description: | Why Join WCC?
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • 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 submission of any data needed to complete Assessment Reports. • Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation. • Prepare and grade exams, assignments, and/or lab reports 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 all institutional deadlines for completion. • Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed. • Participate in professional activities including, but 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. 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 Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science OR master’s degree in a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required. • 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. |
| Preferred Qualifications: |
Additional Preferred Qualifications: • Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Astronomy courses. • Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience. • QM Teaching Online certified. |
| Posting Date: | 09/04/2024 |
| 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: |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you posses an earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science OR master’s degree in a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have teaching experience?
- Yes
- No
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How would you support our college mission and why do you believe are you a good fit for WCC?
(Open Ended Question)
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What makes you passionate about teaching astronomy and what is your teaching philosophy (including your views on curriculum, assessment, engaging reluctant students, connections to real-world applications, etc.)?
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe any experience tied to observational astronomy outreach (e.g., a guide at an observatory, a local astronomy club, or planetarium).
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe your experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and other technology applications that aid in teaching.
(Open Ended Question)
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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
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Other Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
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