<p>Part time Astronomy Instructor</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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.</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details (Default Section)</p> <p>Posting Number: 0602816</p> <p>Position Title: Part time Astronomy Instructor</p> <p>Position is: Part Time</p> <p>Position Type: Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)</p> <p>Department/Ofc.: Math, Science, and Engineering Technologies</p> <p>Position Description: Why Join WCC? An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff</p> <p>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</p> <p>WCC is actively recruiting for part time astronomy instructors to teach on campus for upcoming semesters. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:• 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 submission of any data needed to complete Assessment Reports.• Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation.• Prepare and grade exams, assignments, and/or lab reports 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 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.Hours/Schedule: Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science OR master's degree in a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Additional Preferred Qualifications:• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Astronomy courses.• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.• QM Teaching Online certified.</p> <p>Posting Date: 09/04/2024</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Open Until Filled Yes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Salary/Hourly Rate: $69.66</p> <p>Salary Comments: 2025 - 2026 Wage Rates</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li>Do you posses an earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Space Science OR master's degree in a related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in the above disciplines required? </li></ul> <p>Yes No</p> <ul> <li>Do you have teaching experience? </li></ul> <p>Yes No</p> <ul> <li> <p>How would you support our college mission and why do you believe are you a good fit for WCC? (Open Ended Question)</p> </li><li> <p>What makes you passionate about teaching astronomy and what is your teaching philosophy (including your views on curriculum, assessment, engaging reluctant students, connections to real-world applications, etc.)? (Open Ended Question)</p> </li><li> <p>Describe any experience tied to observational astronomy outreach (e.g., a guide at an observatory, a local astronomy club, or planetarium). (Open Ended Question)</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and other technology applications that aid in teaching. (Open Ended Question)</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts 1</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <p>Teaching Philosophy Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Other Documents Unofficial Transcripts 2 Unofficial Transcripts 3</p>