Adjunct Faculty: Geography
About The Position
Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria. Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material. Participate in scheduled in-service activities. Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences. Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies. Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Geography or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Geography.
- Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
- Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.
- Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Geography or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in Geography.
- Experience teaching Geography courses at the Community College level.
- Experience and demonstrated success in teaching Geography.
- Experience with classroom technology.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
- Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
- Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
- Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
- Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
- Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
- Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills
- Development and evaluation of curricula
- Maintaining scheduled office hours
- Attending department and division meetings
- Pursuing professional growth activities
- Performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
