Part time Geology Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College

Part-time

USD 71.75-71.75 / hour

Posted on Nov 4, 2026
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number: 0603948
Position Title: Part time Geology 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!
  • Check out our Part Time Benefits here

Essential Duties include:
  • 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 geology or geologic science OR master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in geology or geologic science required.
  • Must be able to teach on campus.
  • See WCC Teaching Requirements for more details.


Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Geology courses.
  • Morning, afternoon, or evening availability to teach on campus two or more days per week.
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: $71.75
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