Part time Behavior Science Instructor

Washtenaw Community College,; Michigan; Remote; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach Psychology courses online for the Winter 2027 semester. Courses will be assigned based on departmental needs and enrollment.

Instructors will prepare and deliver course content, assess student progress, and adhere to the syllabus while supporting student success and department goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or HSW.
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Behavior Science courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology courses online for the Winter 2027 semester.
• Instruct assigned course(s) through learning experiences and materials to meet objectives.
• Evaluate student progress through exams, assignments, and observations.
• Grade assignments timely and assign final grades meeting deadlines.
• Support student success through guidance and advising.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or HSW

Job description

Posting Number: 0603898

Position Title: Part time Behavior Science Instructor

Position is: Part Time

Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.: Instruction

Position Description:

Washtenaw Community College is actively seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach Psychology courses online for the Winter 2027 semester. Course assignments will be based on departmental needs and enrollment.

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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!
• 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.
• 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:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or HSW .
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Behavior Science courses.

Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75

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 in a Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services Worker (HSW) field?
  • 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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Certificate
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3

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