Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Geography

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 6,700 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks an adjunct instructor of geography to teach 1–3 courses per semester, including World Regional Geography and Human Geography, in a traditional classroom setting on campus in Grand Junction.

The candidate should hold a master’s in geography, be able to teach in all modalities, and be comfortable with basic classroom technology; a PhD and GIS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching introductory-level geography courses in human and nature-society geography such 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.
• Delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching geography

Classroom technology

Multimodal instruction

Education

Master's degree in geography

PhD in geography (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

• Teaching introductory-level geography courses in human and nature-society geography such 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.
• Delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students.

Other related duties may be assigned.

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.

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.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.