Part time Sociology Instructor

Part time Sociology Instructor (Future Opportunities) 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.

Posting Number: 0603768

Position Title:

Part time Sociology Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Position is:
Part Time

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

Department/Ofc.:
Instruction

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.

Posted language:
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking Part time Sociology Instructors. While opportunities may arise for online instruction, we are actively seeking Instructors who can teach face-to-face classes on the main campus for the Winter 2026 semester.

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.
• Utilization of Canvas Gradebook.
• 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 (9) eight contact hours per week or 135 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 Sociology OR master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Sociology required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Sociology

Posting Date: 10/28/2025

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 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

Salary Comments:
Publicly available compensation information can be found:
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Sociology OR master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Sociology?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

• Certificate
• Letter of Reference 1
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3

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