Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Geography

Colorado Mesa University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 6,700 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an adjunct instructor of geography in the Social and Behavioral Sciences department. The standard course is 3 credits and the instructor will teach between one and three courses per semester.

The role emphasizes quality teaching, delivering content, facilitating discussions, and providing timely feedback to students across modalities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geography or related field.
• Ability to teach introductory-level geography courses.
• Experience with basic classroom technology.
• Ability to teach in all modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory geography courses (human geography, World Regional Geography).
• Deliver course content, facilitate discussions, assess student learning.
• Provide timely communication and feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching introductory geography

Classroom technology experience

Ability to teach in all modalities

Education

Master's degree in geography or related field

PhD in geography or related field (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Job description

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an adjunct instructor of geography. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard course in geography at CMU is a 3-credit hour class. The instructor will teach between one and three courses per semester.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Teachingintroductory-levelgeography courses in human and nature-society geographysuch as World Regional Geography or Human Geography
• Teaching in other areas of specialization within the geography discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate's experience and expertise.
• The ability to teach quality courses including delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree in geography or related field.
• Well versed in geography with the capacity to teach introductory-level geography courses.
• Experience with basic classroom technology.
• Ability to teach in all modalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a PhD in geography or related field will be given preference.
• Candidates with experience teaching and using GIS in the classroom will be given preference.
• Candidates that can teach in-person will be given preference.

Salary:

$600-$850 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience.

Any questions can be directed to Audrey Lumley-Sapanski, [e-mail].

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.

To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.

You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.