Part time Chemistry Instructor
Washtenaw Community College
USD 66.34-66.34 / hour
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
Posting Details (Default Section)
| Posting Number: | 0602741 |
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| Position Title: | Part time Chemistry Instructor |
| Position is: | Part Time |
| Position Type: | Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time) |
| Department/Ofc.: | Instruction |
| Position Description: | WCC is Hiring Now for Part time Chemistry Instructors to teach Chemistry courses from introductory Chemistry up to Organic Chemistry on Campus Only for the upcoming semester. Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part time Chemistry Instructor to teach Chemistry credit courses. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis. Be a part of our talented instructional team! Why Join WCC?
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 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. • Perform other duties as assigned. • 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. 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 Chemistry OR master’s degree in a related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Chemistry 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: • Classroom teaching experience beyond the TA (graduate teaching assistant) level. |
| Posting Date: | 07/19/2023 |
| 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 diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment. Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Salary/Hourly Rate: | $66.34 |
| Salary Comments: | 2024-2025 Academic Year Professional Instructor (Non-Adjunct) $995 per one (1) course contact hour. The course contact hour divided by 15 equals the clock hour rate (i.e., $995/15 = $66.34). Normally a three (3) credit hour course in either Fall or Winter Semester would typically equal three (3) course contact hours. |