Part Time Humanities Instructor (Various Disciplines)

Part time Humanities Instructor (Various Disciplines)

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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.

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Posting Number:
0603206

Position Title:
Part time Humanities Instructor (Various Disciplines)

Position is:
Part Time

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

Department/Ofc.:
Humanities and Soc Sci and Behavioral

Position Description:

We are actively seeking Drawing, Ceramics and Philosophy for the Fall 2024 semester. Interviewing Now.

Preference will be given to those who can teach on campus. Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking Part time Instructors to teach Humanities credit courses in the following areas: • Humanities (General Studies) • Philosophy • Art History • Art • Music • Ceramics Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis. 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!

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, 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.Hours/Schedule:Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part time Instructors may teach up to (8) eight 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:Humanities (General Studies) Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Humanities, Liberal Arts/General Studies (with Humanities core) OR master's/MFA degree from one of the following qualifying fields with minimum 18 graduate credits drawn from at least three of the qualifying disciplines. Qualifying fields/disciplines:

American Studies (with humanistic topic focus), Art, Art History, Classics, English/Literature, Foreign Language (with a humanistic topic focus), Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies (with a humanities focus), Liberal Arts/General Studies (with humanities focus), Music, Philosophy, Religion/Theology, Theater, or Western/Eastern/World Civilization. PhilosophyEarned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Philosophy OR master's degree in closely-related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Philosophy required.Art History, Art, Music, CeramicsClick here for Requirements by Subject/Course Title

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Humanities courses.

Posting Date:
06/27/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled
No

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:
$64.41

Salary Comments:

2023-2024 Academic YearProfessional Instructor (Non-Adjunct) $966 per one (1) course contact hour. The course contact hour divided by 15 equals the clock hour rate (i.e., $966/15 = $64.41). Normally a three (3) credit hour course in either Fall or Winter Semester would typically equal three (3) course contact hours.

Supplemental Questions

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• Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

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No

• Based on the minimum qualifications by subject, list the subject(s) in which you are qualified to teach.
  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your availability? *Include Days of the Week (Monday-Sunday), Time of Day (morning, afternoon, evening) and Location (on campus, online)
  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

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