Part Time English Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College,; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Flexible schedules

Campus discounts

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) invites applications for Part Time English Instructors to teach ENG credit courses. Opportunities may arise each semester, including online and main campus teaching.

The college offers a welcoming environment and emphasizes student success. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in English or related field (or 18 graduate credits in English) with at least two years of college English teaching experience and familiarity with AI-enabled teaching tools.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in English, Literature or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of college English/Literature teaching experience.
• Ability to use technology and AI-enabled tools in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) using appropriate learning experiences.
• Adhere to course syllabus and assess student achievement.
• Evaluate student progress through exams and observations.
• Grade assignments and return feedback timely, with final grades.
• Support student success through guidance and advising.
• Engage in professional activities like curriculum planning and reviews.
• Participate in the SOQ process.
• Maintain professional knowledge and compliance training.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to support teaching and learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mastery of English/Literature pedagogy

2+ years college teaching

AI-enabled teaching tools

Education

Master’s in English or related field

18 graduate credits in English

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Position Description:

Important Note: This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.

Picture Yourself here! Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking Part time English Instructors to teach English (ENG) credit courses. Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for future part‑time and/or on‑call teaching opportunities on a per course basis with opportunities to teach online and at the main campus.

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.

Position Information:

Position: Part Time. Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time). Department/Ofc.: Instruction.

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 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.
• 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 from a regionally-accredited institution in English, Literature or related field OR master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credits in English. Click here for specific qualifications by course.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching college English/Literature courses 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:

• Experience teaching students with varying levels of English proficiency, including developmental learners.

Posting Date:

10/24/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No

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.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you possess Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in English, Literature or related field OR master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credits in English?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you possess a Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching college English/Literature courses?
  • 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

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Optional Documents
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Other Documents
  • Unofficial Transcripts 2

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. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75

Salary Comments: Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here