Part Time Anthropology Instructor

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part time Anthropology Instructor to teach in-person Anthropology (ANT) credit courses in the fields of Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management (CRM). 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. Courses may be taught online. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment The immediate instructional need is for in-person course delivery during the Fall semester; applicants must be available and willing to teach on campus

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. Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. 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 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Anthropology or related field with minimum of 18 graduate credits in Anthropology required. Minimum of six months of CRM experience. Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service. Available to teach weekday and weekend classes.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Anthropology courses. Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience. Experience with

Canvas LMS Pay:

$69.66 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person