Part time Astronomy Instructor

Washtenaw Community College,; Michigan; On-site; USD 7,841,988 - 11,168,892; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for WCC courses

Flexible schedules

Discounts at facilities

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College is seeking a Part Time Faculty member to teach Astronomy courses. The role involves preparing and grading assignments, guiding student success, and maintaining professional standards using technology and AI tools.

Qualified candidates must have a Master’s degree in a related field and the ability to engage students effectively. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science.
• Ability to use relevant technology and evaluate AI-generated content.
• Experience with online teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned courses and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in curriculum planning and professional development.
• Utilize AI and technology to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Use of educational technology

Student engagement

Curriculum planning

Education

Master’s degree in Astronomy or related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Part Time Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department: Instruction

Posting Number: 0602816

Posting Date: 09/04/2024

Closing: Open Until Filled

Salary / Hourly Rate: $69.66

Salary Comments: 2025 – 2026 Wage Rates

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!

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

• 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 a 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

• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Astronomy courses.
• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.
• QM Teaching Online certified.

EEO Statement

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.