Part Time Journalism Instructor

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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: 0603763

Position Title:

Position is:

Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:

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.

Picture Yourself here!

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking Part time Journalism Instructors to teach Journalism (JRN) credit courses. Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for future part-time and/or on-call teaching opportunities on a per course basis with opportunities to teach online and at the main campus.

• 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. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.

Minimum Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Earned Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in Journalism OR master’s in related field with minimum 2 years demonstrated successful work experience in journalism required.

Posting Date: 10/27/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled No

Salary/Hourly Rate: $69.66

Publicly available compensation information can be found:
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• * Do you possess a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in Journalism OR master’s in related field with minimum 2 years demonstrated successful work experience in journalism?
  • Yes
  • No

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Optional Documents
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

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