Part-time Lecturer Geographic & Environmental Sciences

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

4d

About The Position

The Department of Geographic & Environmental Sciences is seeking part-time lecturers to teach undergraduate courses. Current anticipated openings include face-to-face and distance education courses in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Sciences, Geomorphology and Geology or related fields. All positions are for one semester in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal as departmental needs require. Preference given to those holding an M.S. at time of appointment. Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated academic program director, submit final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation disclosure form, along with completing annual evaluations. The Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences is committed to creating campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our student populations we admit and hope to serve.

Requirements

• M.S. at time of appointment (preferred)
• Cover letter detailing research and teaching interests
• Curriculum vita
• Sample of teaching evaluations (if available)
• Contact information for three references
• A copy of the applicant’s unofficial college transcripts

Responsibilities

• Utilize Blackboard to submit course syllabus
• Order textbooks or other reading materials
• Provide developmentally meaningful feedback
• Present engaging learning experiences
• Respond to students in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with designated academic program director
• Submit final grades within university deadlines
• Comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation disclosure form
• Complete annual evaluations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level