Part Time Government Instructor

General Description Pay is $2,400 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be considered as departmental needs arise.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:

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)

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.

Benefits

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.