Part Time Government Instructor

August 23, 2025

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General Description Pay is $2,100 per section taught. Both day and evening positions are available at all WCJC Sugar Land, Richmond, and Wharton Campuses and Online. The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from the appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to ensure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. Requirements This position requires a minimum of a Master's Degree (in Government or other disciplines) with 18 graduate hours in Government. A criminal background check is also required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: <ul><li> Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Government</li><li> Curriculum Vitae/Resume</li><li> Cover Letter outlining teaching philosophy</li><li> Certificates or documents regarding certification for online instruction (if applicable) </li></ul>All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans. Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.) Social Security Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration. 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans. Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376. 01 Do you have a Master's Degree (in Government or other discipline) with 18 graduate hours in Government? <ul><li>Yes</li><ul><li>No </li></ul></ul>02 Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org. <ul><li>Yes</li><ul><li>No </li></ul></ul>03 To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Government 2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume 3) Cover Letter outlining teaching philosophy 4) Certificates or documents regarding certification for online instruction (if applicable) Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items. <ul><li>Yes</li><ul><li>No </li></ul></ul>04 Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals? <ul><li>Yes</li><ul><li>No </li></ul></ul>05 I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College. <ul><li>Yes</li><ul><li>No </li></ul></ul>Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone 979-532-6947 979-532-6561 Website http://www.wcjc.edu

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