Adjunct Faculty, Geographic Information System (GIS) Course, Environmental Science / Public Health

La Salle University Applicant Site • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

La Salle University's Environmental Science and Public Health programs are seeking highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a course in Fall 2026. This course will focus on using QGIS software for environmental science and public health applications. It is a single, crosslisted course serving both environmental science undergraduate majors and public health master's students. The course is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, running from August 31, 2026, to December 11, 2026, with final exams extending through December 18, 2026. The course provides an overview of GIS concepts and applications, emphasizing hands-on laboratory work with QGIS for data manipulation, analysis, visualization, and illustration. It also includes reflection on ethical considerations related to using sensitive electronic information in public health.

Requirements

• Master's degree in environmental science, public health, or a related field.
• Practical experience with ArcGIS or QGIS software.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course in Fall 2026 using QGIS software for environmental science and public health applications.
• Provide an overview of basic concepts and uses of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.
• Instruct students on how to explore GIS tools, manipulate, analyze, visualize, and illustrate geographic data.
• Guide students in examining relationships, trends, and patterns using GIS technology.
• Structure the course as a hands-on laboratory covering both conceptual and technical topics.
• Address community and individual ethical considerations, including the use of sensitive electronic information, when using GIS-based manipulations in public health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level