Part time Humanities Instructor-Various Disciplines (Future Opportunities)

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

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College, located in Michigan, invites applicants for Part-time Humanities instructor roles across Art History, Humanities, Music, and Philosophy. Opportunities may arise each semester; you may be considered per course based on submission and qualifications.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Humanities or related field and experience in teaching, with the ability to use modern teaching technologies, including AI tools, while adhering to college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Humanities or related field.
• 18 graduate credits across qualifying disciplines.
• Ability to teach Humanities courses (Art History, Philosophy, Music, etc.).
• Experience using technology to support teaching, including AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish a learning-focused environment for students.
• Instruct assigned courses using approved syllabi and materials.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Grade assignments and finalize grades per college deadlines.
• Support student success through advising and mentoring.
• Participate in departmental activities and professional development.

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities

18 graduate credits in qualifying disciplines

Job description

Part time Humanities Instructor-Various Disciplines (Future Opportunities)

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0603761

Position Title:

Position Title: Part time Humanities Instructor-Various Disciplines (Future Opportunities)

Position is:

Position is: Part Time

Position Type:

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

Department/Ofc.:

Department/Ofc.: Instruction

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.

Washtenaw Community College ( WCC ) is seeking Part time Instructors to teach Humanities credit courses in the following areas:

• Art History
• Humanities (courses such as Comparative Religions and Mythology)
• Music
• Philosophy

Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis.

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. 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:

• Humanities ( HUM ): Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Humanities, Liberal Arts/General Studies (with Humanities core) OR master’s/ MFA degree from one of the following qualifying fields with minimum 18 graduate credits drawn from at least three of the qualifying disciplines. Qualifying fields/disciplines: American Studies (with humanistic topic focus), Art, Art History, Classics, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies (with a humanities focus), Liberal Arts/General Studies (with humanities focus), Music, Philosophy, Religion/Theology, or Western/Eastern/World Civilization.
• Philosophy (PHL ):Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Philosophy OR master’s degree in closely-related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Philosophy required.
• Art ( ART ) Click here for Requirements by Subject/Course Title
• Music ( MUS ) Click here for Requirements by Subject/Course Title
• 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:

Additional Preferred Qualifications: • Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Humanities courses.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/22/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Based on the minimum qualifications by subject, which area(s) are you qualified to teach (Select all that apply)?
  • Art History
  • Humanities (e.g. Comparative Religions & Mythology)
  • Music
  • Philosophy
• * What is your availability? *Include Days of the Week (Monday-Sunday), Time of Day (morning, afternoon, evening) and Location (on campus, online)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 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
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3

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.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Washtenaw Community College is an Affine Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.