Part time Environmental Science Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College,; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement options

Flexible schedules

Discounts at campus facilities

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College invites applications for part-time Environmental Science Instructor positions as future opportunities. These roles involve teaching Environmental Science courses part-time, with schedules varying by class offerings.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree (or equivalent) with related coursework and recent teaching experience is preferred. By joining WCC, you’ll benefit from a supportive academic environment, opportunities for professional development, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a biological, environmental, or geoscience discipline, OR master’s in a related field with 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) to meet program goals and course objectives.
• Adhere to course syllabus and assess student achievement.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in professional activities such as department trainings and curriculum assessment.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in biological/environmental/geoscience

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in related field

Job description

Part time Environmental Science Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Position Title: Part time Environmental Science Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Position is: Part Time

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

Department/Ofc.: Instruction

Position Description:

Please 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.

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 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 comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement.
• Evaluate student progress through day-to-day evaluation, 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 midterm and 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 department trainings and data collection for curriculum development and assessment purposes.
• Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and expertise, including completion of required compliance training.
• Use technology, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, institutional service, and other professional responsibilities. Ensure such use is consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours/Schedule: Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part-time instructors may teach up to eight (8) 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:

• Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a biological, environmental, or geoscience discipline OR master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Environmental Science courses.

Posting Number: 0603949

Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Salary / Hourly Rate: $71.75

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

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3

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