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Part time Physics Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College · United States
Deadline
Mar 29, 2027
Closing in 161 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 30, 2026
Offered salary$71.75

About the role

Part time Physics Instructor (Future Opportunities)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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: 0602817
Position Title: Part time Physics Instructor (Future Opportunities)
Position is: Part Time
Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: Instruction
Position Description: 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

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part Time Physics Instructor to teach Physics (PHY) credit courses on campus. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis. All courses will be taught on campus only.Be a part of our talented instructional team!
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 as assigned by the appropriate lead physics faculty 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 as directed by lead physics faculty.
  • 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 midterm and 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, lab training sessions, data collection for course assessment, examination development, and other professional planning activities.
  • Encourage students to complete the Student Opinion Questionnaires (SOQs).
  • Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
  • Adhere to and support all departmental policies and procedures.
  • 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 Physics or Engineering discipline relevant to teaching assignment OR master’s degree in related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Physics or relevant Engineering discipline.
  • Teaching experience 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 Physics courses..
Posting Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: 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 (*).

  1. * Do you possess a Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Physics or Engineering discipline relevant to teaching assignment OR master’s degree in related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Physics or relevant Engineering discipline?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you possess recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in physics courses?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * 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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
  5. Other Documents
  6. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  7. Unofficial Transcripts 3

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