Adjunct Faculty, Earth & Space Sciences

Stevenson University; Maryland; On-site; USD 1,640,721 - 1,913,486; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Maryland is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in physical sciences. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree and at least three years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include preparing materials, conducting classes, and assessing student performance. The role offers flexibility in hours, with compensation ranging from $1,191 to $1,389 per credit hour. This position is ideal for individuals committed to quality teaching in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 3 years of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the physical sciences.
• Prepare teaching materials and evaluate student work.
• Engage in instructional activities totaling no more than 18 contact hours per year.

Skills

Knowledge of earth and space sciences

Demonstrated teaching ability

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to assess student performance

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Geology, Meteorology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Blackboard or similar learning management system

Job description

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Department School of the Sciences: Engineering, Math & Physics

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University’s faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the physical sciences.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Physics, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy or a related field, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and 3 years of college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of earth and space sciences, including climate science, geology, astronomy, and physics.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in Earth and Space Sciences.
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to assess student performance and learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside environmental conditions. Science faculty work in science laboratories and will be exposed to chemicals, biologicals, chemical processes, magnetic field, and scientific equipment/instrumentation.

Essential Functions

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid‑term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Respond to student feedback for each course and complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Months/Year Varies, depending on which terms there are courses available

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week Varies, depending on number of courses

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Payroll

Payroll Monthly

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/18/2025

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Master's degree or a Ph.D.?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please indicate the hours you are available to teach courses (i.e.,daytime/evening, specific hours).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
  • Yes. I understand and agree.
  • No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.