Part time Communication and/or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College,; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,169 - 112,757; Part time

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College is seeking a part-time Communication and/or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor to teach courses as needed each semester. Instructors will prepare for classes, evaluate students, and support their success, utilizing technology and AI tools where appropriate.

The successful candidate will require a master's degree in a relevant field and must demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Teaching opportunities may include online courses based on enrollment conditions.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or higher in Communication Studies or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including AI tools.
• Experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Communication credit courses.
• Evaluate student progress through examinations and assignments.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Use of technology relevant to discipline

Teaching experience

Evaluation of student progress

Guidance and advising

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Studies or related field

Baccalaureate degree with production experience

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Position Title

Part time Communication and/or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Posting Number

0603756

Position Type

Part Time Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department

Instruction

Position Description

Part time Communication and or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor to teach Communication credit courses. Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of the application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, candidates will be considered for future part‑time and/or on‑call teaching opportunities on a per‑course basis. Courses may be taught online.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned courses through the use of appropriate learning experiences and materials that provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
• Adhere to course syllabus and comply with the 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, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign 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 in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours and 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 Communication Studies or master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in communication studies (Communication - COM).
• Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Communication or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in communication studies (Broadcast Media Arts - BMA). A baccalaureate degree in Communication or a closely related field with a minimum of 3 years production experience may be considered.
• 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 Communication or Broadcast Media Arts courses.
• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.
• QM Teaching Online certified.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $69.66

Publicly available compensation information can be found here.

Posting Date

10/21/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The 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 by federal and state statutes. The college also does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements

See Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.