"Part time Geology Instructor"

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Posting Number:0603408Position Title:Part time Geology InstructorPosition is:Part TimePosition Type:Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)Department/Ofc.:Math, Science, and Engineering TechnologiesPosition 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
• Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part time Geology Instructor to teach Geology (GLG) credit courses. Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis.

Preference will be given to those who are available to teach on Campus for Fall 2024.

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:

• Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Geology or Geologic Science OR a master’s degree in a related with minimum 18 graduate credits in the Geology or Geologic Science disciplines required.

• Teaching experience required.Preferred Qualifications:Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Geology courses.

• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.

• QM Teaching Online certified.Posting Date:02/06/2024Closing Date:09/01/2024Open Until FilledNoSpecial 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:$64.41Salary Comments:2023-2024 Academic Year – Professional 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess an earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Geology or Geologic Science OR a master’s degree in a related with minimum 18 graduate credits in the Geology or Geologic Science disciplines?

• Yes
• No

1. * Do you have teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

1. * How would you support our college mission and why do you believe are you a good fit for WCC?
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * What makes you passionate about teaching geology and what is your teaching philosophy (including your views on curriculum, assessment, engaging reluctant students, connections to rea-world applications, etc.)?
4. (Open Ended Question)
5. * What areas in geology are you most passionate about?
6. (Open Ended Question)
7. * Describe your experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and other technology applications that aid in teaching.
8. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Other Documents
6. Unofficial Transcripts 2
7. Unofficial Transcripts 3