Adjunct Faculty - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive adjunct pay

Tuition waivers after 3 semesters

Sick and personal leave

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking adjunct faculty for the GIS/Drone Technology Department to teach courses in the Geographic Information Systems Certificate program. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching GIS concepts and fostering applied geospatial skills.

The role involves developing course materials and delivering instruction to diverse students, with a focus on GIS software and spatial analysis. Competitive pay, sick leave, and adjunct faculty development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field required.
• College-level teaching experience in GIS concepts essential.
• Proficiency in GIS software and tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Geographic Information Systems Certificate program.
• Develop course materials and deliver instruction effectively.
• Support student learning in GIS software and spatial analysis.

Skills

Teaching experience

GIS software proficiency

Collaboration

Course development

Spatial analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Web mapping applications

Open-source GIS platforms

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements: A Master’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field is required. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a related field must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in Geography, including GIS coursework.

Experience Requirements: College-level teaching experience or demonstrated ability to teach GIS subject matter is required.

Experience using industry-standard GIS software and tools, such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, web mapping applications, spatial analysis tools, and/or open-source GIS platforms, is strongly preferred.

Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats, is a plus.

Professional experience applying GIS in fields such as planning, environmental science, public safety, transportation, business, utilities, local government, remote sensing, or related areas is also preferred.

Required Documents

• A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process.
• Official transcripts required upon hire.
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits

We offer competitive, semester‑by‑semester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3 semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The GIS/Drone Technology Department is seeking effective, collaborative, and enthusiastic adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Geographic Information Systems Certificate program. Adjunct faculty should be committed to teaching GIS concepts, technologies, and applied geospatial skills at the community college level.

The successful candidate will have the ability to develop course materials, deliver instruction to a diverse range of students, and support student learning in GIS software, spatial data management, cartography, spatial analysis, and remote sensing. Teaching assignments may include introductory GIS courses as well as more advanced courses depending on departmental need and the candidate’s qualifications.