Communication and Broadcast Media Arts Instructor

Communication and/or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor 

Posting Number: 0603756

Position is: Part Time

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

Department/Ofc.:Instruction

Position Description:

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.

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part time Communication and/or Broadcast Media Arts Instructor to teach Communication (COM) 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. Courses may be taught online.

Be a part of our talented instructional team!

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Communication (COM): Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Communication Studies OR master’s degree in closely-related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in communication studies required.
• Broadcast Media Arts (BMA): Earned Master’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Communication OR master’s degree in closely related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in communication studies required. Baccalaureate degree in Communication or closely-related field with minimum 3 years production experience may be considered.

See the full list of requirements for more details:WCC Teaching Requirements
· 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Communication or Broadcast Media Arts courses.
• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.

Open Until FilledYes

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: Here
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you meet the minimum qualifications for the area in which you are interested?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Describe your experience with the area in which you are interested.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * All Part Time Faculty at WCC, including online instructors, must reside in Michigan or Ohio. Do you currently live in Michigan or Ohio and expect to continue residing in one of these states during your employment?
   • Yes
   • No
   • 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