Part Time Political Science Instructor

WCC is looking for a part-time instructor to teach an in-person Introduction to American Government course at Michigan Islamic Academy. The course meets from 2:00-3:25pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays 

Essential Duties include:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (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 Political Science or related area with minimum of 18 graduate credits in Political Science required. JD with significant professional experience in government may be considered in lieu of above degrees.
• 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.
• Willingness to teach face-to-face, virtual, or online according to departmental needs.
• Available to teach both day and evening classes.
• See WCC Teaching Requirements for more details.  

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching.
• Experience teaching with Canvas.