Part Time Instructor - Geography

Alpena Community College•Alpena, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may teach courses in Geography - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Advanced Information Systems. Part Time Faculty normally teach one or two courses per semester. Teaching assignments may be available for day and evening courses. Compensation is based on the total contact hours taught per semester, starting at $676 per contact hour.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Geography or Master's degree related field with 18 graduate credits in Geography course work required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a higher education setting, including online teaching, preferred.
Strong working knowledge of teaching methods preferred.
Computer competency in word processing, instructional software and online instruction preferred.
Curriculum development, especially online curriculum development, preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach lecture and laboratory portions of courses.
Prepare and distribute course syllabi to students.
Perform all preparation requirements for laboratory exercises.
Evaluate student progress through examinations, quizzes, observations and laboratory reports.
Act as liaison between the college and the student.
Implement curriculum changes at the request of the Department Chiarperson or Lead Instructor, as requested.
Maintain appropriate instructional laboratories and equipment.
Be available for individual student assistance advising and/or consultation as necessary.
Participate in curriculum development, revisions and evaluation activities.
Maintain a high level of academic competency through staff development activities.
Other duties as assigned by Department Chairperson and the Vice President for Instruction.