Adjunct Faculty, Geographic Information System (GIS) Course, Environmental Science / Public Health

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

La Salle University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach GIS courses under Environmental Science and Public Health. The role covers ENv 310 and PHLT 513, focusing on hands-on GIS analysis using ArcGIS and QGIS in environmental health contexts.

The candidate will teach the Monday/Wednesday 4:30–5:30 pm section starting 8/31/2026 through 12/11/2026, with emphasis on data manipulation, visualization, and ethical considerations in GIS applications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science, public health, or related field.
• Practical experience with ArcGIS or QGIS software.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned course.
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental and course learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.

Skills

Teaching

GIS proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's degree in environmental science/public health

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Geographic Information System (GIS) Course, Environmental Science / Public Health

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

Position Overview

Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Geographic Information System (GIS) Course, Environmental Science / Public Health

Department 215210 - Chemistry, Biology, and Geology & Physics

Posting Number A0191P

La Salle University’s Environmental Science and Public Health programs have a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a course in Fall 26 semester based on using the QGIS software (https://qgis.org/) in environmental science and public health applications. This is a single course, but is crosslisted and will serve both environmental science undergraduate majors and public health masters students. The course is scheduled on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, starting 8/31/2026-12/11/2026 (final exams through 12/18/2026).

ENV 310 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Provides an overview of the basic concepts and uses of Geographic Information System ( GIS ) technology. ArcGIS provides a means to explore data on a spatial level and communicate this information. Students explore GIS tools and learn to manipulate, analyze, visualize, and illustrate geographic data. Students examine relationships, trends and patterns using GIS technology. This course is structured to be a hands-on laboratory that covers both conceptual and technical topics.

PHLT 513 GIS Applications in Public Health

This introductory course provides an overview of the basic concepts and uses of Geographic Information System ( GIS ) technology in public health. As part of a toolkit for public health professionals, QGIS provides a means to explore data on a spatial level and communicate this information to a broader audience. Students explore GIS tools and learn to manipulate, analyze, visualize, and illustrate geographic data. Students examine relationships, trends and patterns using GIS technology. Finally, students reflect on community and individual ethical considerations, including use of sensitive electronic information, a public health professional must weigh when using information discovered about a community or individual through GIS -based manipulations. This course is structured to be a hands-on laboratory that covers both conceptual and technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned course.
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental and course learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in environmental science, public health, or related field.
• Practical experience with ArcGIS or QGIS software

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience teaching.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Must be able to lecture, move around classroom, and work with students in a computer lab environment.
• Work hours are 4:30 pm -5:45 pm on Monday and Wednesday, plus office hours for student questions.