Adjunct Faculty, Geography

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 900 - 980; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks an adjunct geography instructor to teach Geography across college‑wide locations. This part‑time position is hired on an as‑needed basis during the academic year and will require scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities include delivering learning activities, preparing course materials, evaluating student work, maintaining attendance records, and being available to students for coaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography or related field with 18 graduate-level Geography credits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography courses to adjunct students.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade class work, labs, papers and exams.
• Maintain attendance records and other required documentation.
• Be available to students for coaching and support.
• Attend periodic meetings with supervisors or college units.

Skills

Advanced communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Geography

Master's degree in related field with Geography credits

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7035

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

Teaches courses in Geography.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Geography; or master’s degree in related field with a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in Geography
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Geography
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.