Adjunct-Geography

Adjunct-Geography


Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications are continually invited for part time instructors in Geography. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly, but not always, has the need for part time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 40 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity. Applicants must have a master's degree in field of instruction; some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online. Required application materials are 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay), and 4) a list of three references (please include complete contact information).

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Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty

Working Title
Adjunct-Geography

Department
Geosciences & Natural Resources

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Position Summary
Applications are continually invited for part time instructors in Geography. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly, but not always, has the need for part time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 40 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity. Applicants must have a master's degree in field of instruction; some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online. Required application materials are 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay), and 4) a list of three references (please include complete contact information).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications are continually invited for part time instructors in Geography. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly, but not always, has the need for part time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 40 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity. Applicants must have a master's degree in field of instruction; some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online. Required application materials are 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay), and 4) a list of three references (please include complete contact information).

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Credential Verification
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EOE
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Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
4. List of references

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