Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Lansing Community College; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Geography courses on campus in downtown Lansing. The position supports the college’s Arts & Sciences Division and requires in-person teaching and engagement with students outside scheduled class time.

The role is part-time, adjunct faculty, and reviews occur when vacancies arise for the semester. Applicants should hold a Master’s in Geoscience or Geography and submit unofficial transcripts with the application.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Geoscience or Geography (or equivalent with 18 graduate credits in Geoscience/subdiscipline).
• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with the online application.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography courses at the downtown Lansing campus.
• Collaborate with senior department faculty to develop course content.
• Participate in course assessment, department meetings and other duties as assigned.
• In-person teaching is required for this position.

Skills

Teaching Geography

Education

Master’s Degree in Geoscience or Geography

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Posting Closes at 11:55 PM on:09/23/2027

Hours Per Week: Up to 30 Hours

Compensation Type:PT Faculty-Pay Based on PT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification: Adjunct Instructor

Level:Adjunct-MD

Division: Arts & Sciences Division - 407000

Adjunct Positions are filledby semesteron an as needed basis.Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will thenstopfor the semester once the vacancy has been filled.
Adjunct (part-time) faculty to teach courses in Geography. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments will be on LCC’s downtown Lansing campus. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, to deliver course instruction to students, and to be available for student assistance and advising outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as assigned. *In-person teaching is required*

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Geoscience (from a regionally accredited college or university) or subdiscipline (Geography, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Earth Science) or a Master’s Degree (from a regionally accredited college or university) with a minimum of 18 semester graduate credits (or the equivalent number of quarter hours) in Geoscience or subdiscipline (Geography, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Earth Science).
Previous teaching experience.
IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.
Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES