Part time Physics Instructor (Future Opportunities)

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

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College seeks part-time instructors in Physics and related engineering subjects to teach on campus and contribute to student success.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree as specified, recent teaching experience, and availability mornings, afternoons, or evenings. This posting notes that opportunities may be open until filled and encourages applications.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in physics or an engineering discipline relevant to the teaching assignment OR master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in physics or a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Physics courses.
• Morning, afternoon, or evening availability to teach on campus two or more days per week.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scheduling flexibility

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in physics or engineering (regionally accredited)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0603947

Position Title:

Position is:

Position is: Part Time

Position Type:

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

Department/Ofc.:

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 physics or an engineering discipline relevant to the teaching assignment OR master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in physics or a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Physics courses.
• Morning, afternoon, or evening availability to teach on campus two or more days per week.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75

Salary Comments:

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 from a regionally-accredited institution in Physics or Engineering discipline relevant to teaching assignment OR master’s degree in related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Physics or relevant Engineering discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in physics 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
• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
  • Yes
  • No

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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