Adjunct Faculty-Education
About The Position
This is a part-time position teaching Geog 111 and GEOG 113 during the 2026-2027 academic year at Virginia Wesleyan University (soon to be Batten University). GEOG 111 is required core coursework for degrees in education and special education and GEOG 113 is a Major requirement for History and Social Science. The adjunct instructor will teach in person during the day or early evening. This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Geography or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in Geography.
- Teaching experience is preferred.
- Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching college-level Geography
Responsibilities
- Prepare syllabi that meet the VWU syllabus guidelines and provide these to students on the first day of class. Syllabi should also be provided to department chairs.
- Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and return assignments within a reasonable time period.
- Communicate with students via office hours and email.
- Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the University Registrar.
- Comply with FERPA regulations.
- Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
