Adjunct Faculty, Geography

Saginaw Valley State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Professional development opportunities

Health and well-being programs

Gym memberships

Job summary

Saginaw Valley State University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for part-time teaching in Geography. Responsibilities include teaching various Geography courses to undergraduate students during the fall and winter semesters. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Geography or a closely-related field, along with positive engagement skills. A rich work culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered at SVSU, contributing to a supportive environment for faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography or closely-related field.
• Experience to engage positively with the campus community.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Geography and North American Regional Geography.
• Engage with a broad spectrum of undergraduate students in-person and on-campus.

Skills

Ability to interact positively with the community

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Geography or closely-related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Geography page is loaded## Adjunct Faculty, Geographylocations: Main Campustime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-928**Job Title:**Adjunct Faculty, Geography**Full or Part Time:**Part time**Hours:**20**Exempt:**Yes**Supervisory Org:**Geography (JM-AJ)**Job Description:****JOB SUMMARY:**The Department of Geography seeks part-time instructors for fall semester 2026 and winter semester 2027 to teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Geography, North American Regional Geography, and World Cultural/Regional Geography. The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching and the ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate students.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Master's degree in Geography or closely-related field.* Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** College-level teaching experience preferred**WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:*** Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.* All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.*The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.***About SVSU:**Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website*,**.*SVSU **STANDS OUT** through our employee experience:* Our work culture, values, and mission.* Excellent retirement package and employee benefits.* Professional development to support and grow employees.* Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships.* Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements.