Part time Astronomy Instructor
Washtenaw Community College
USD 69.66-69.66 / hour
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
Posting Details (Default Section)
| Posting Number: | 0602816 |
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| Position Title: | Part time Astronomy Instructor |
| Position is: | Part Time |
| Position Type: | Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time) |
| Department/Ofc.: | Instruction |
| Position Description: | Why Join WCC?
WCC is actively recruiting for part time astronomy instructors to teach on campus for upcoming semesters. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • 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 submission of any data needed to complete Assessment Reports. • Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation. • Prepare and grade exams, assignments, and/or lab reports 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 all institutional deadlines for completion. • Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed. • Participate in professional activities including, but 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 or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science OR master’s degree in a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines 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: | Additional Preferred Qualifications: • Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Astronomy courses. • Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience. • QM Teaching Online certified. |
| Posting Date: | 09/04/2024 |
| Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents. 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: | $69.66 |
| Salary Comments: | 2025 – 2026 Wage Rates |