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Posting Number: 0602815
Position Title: Part time Environmental Science Instructor
Position is: Part Time
Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: Instruction
Position Description: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
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WCC is actively recruiting for part time environmental science instructors to teach on campus for upcoming semesters.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, 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 biological, environmental or geoscience discipline OR master's degree in a related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required.
• Teaching experience 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 Environmental Science courses.
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
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