Adjunct Professor-Environmental Science

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Clarksburg (MA); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Geographic Information Systems to teach undergraduate GIS courses using Esri ArcGIS Pro. The role may be in person or in a hybrid format, with responsibilities including course material maintenance, office hours, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Candidates should have an MA or PhD in a related field and prior undergrad teaching experience.

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in a related field (ABD acceptable).
• Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Record of professional involvement in GIS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach Environmental Studies 325: Geographic Information Systems.
• Maintain course materials and records in Canvas.
• Hold online and in-person office hours each week.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment and uphold liberal arts values.
• Implement curriculum that fulfills course and departmental learning outcomes.

Skills

GIS instruction

ArcGIS Pro

Canvas LMS

Education

MA or PhD in related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students.Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, andabout seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives.In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed toelevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators,fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In additionto our 132-year commitment to public education, we have fortifiedour dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appearedon U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Collegesfor 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of TopPublic Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College'sfocus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflectedin additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer onSocial Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal artscolleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schoolsgraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Department of EnvironmentalStudies at MCLA invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor ofGeographic Information Systems (GIS). We are seeking an instructorwith experience teaching GIS using Esri ArcGIS Pro at theundergraduate level. The course includes lecture and labcomponents, which may be offered in person or in a hybrid formatbased on the instructor's expertise. Candidates with a strongcommitment to inclusive teaching and supporting a diverse studentpopulation are particularly encouraged to apply.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach "Environmental Studies 325: Geographic InformationSystems" which introduces students to the theory and practice ofGIS in the modern Environmental Science field.
• Maintain course materials and records in Canvas, MCLA'sLearning Management System
• Hold online and in-person office hours each week
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment thatupholds the values of the liberal arts
• Implement curriculum which fulfills course and departmentallearning outcomes

Requirements:

• MA or PhD in a related field (ABD acceptable)
• Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Record of professional involvement in GIS (preferred)

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary position with the MSCA union.

Thisposition is temporary for 2026-2027 academic year. Position startson 1/19/2027.

Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is basedon number of semesters previously taught at MCLA.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation,issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on theentry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is noteligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should youneed to request a reasonable accommodation for the applicationprocess, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of HumanResources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricularand employment opportunities for all applicants, students, andemployees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status,veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on thebasis of sex in any educational program or activity that theyoperate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and othernon-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim TitleIX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary ofthe Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

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