Adjunct Professor-Environmental Science

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Geographic Information Systems to teach GIS using Esri ArcGIS Pro at the undergraduate level. Courses may be in person or hybrid based on the instructor’s expertise, with emphasis on inclusive teaching for a diverse student body.

The position is part-time and temporary for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting 1/19/2027. Salary is paid per credit with a union-supported MSCA framework; visa sponsorship is not available at this

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: GIS, introducing theory and practice of GIS in Environmental Science.
• Maintain course materials and records in Canvas, MCLA's LMS.
• Hold online and in-person office hours each week.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment aligned with liberal arts values.
• Implement curriculum to meet course and departmental learning outcomes.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

GIS professional involvement

Canvas LMS

Education

MA or PhD in a 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, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 132-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Department of Environmental Studies at MCLA invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We are seeking an instructor with experience teaching GIS using Esri ArcGIS Pro at the undergraduate level. The course includes lecture and lab components, which may be offered in person or in a hybrid format based on the instructor's expertise. Candidates with a strong commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting a diverse student population are particularly encouraged to apply.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach "Environmental Studies 325: Geographic Information Systems" which introduces students to the theory and practice of GIS in the modern Environmental Science field.
• Maintain course materials and records in Canvas, MCLA's Learning Management System
• Hold online and in-person office hours each week
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that upholds the values of the liberal arts
• Implement curriculum which fulfills course and departmental learning 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. This position is temporary for 2026-2027 academic year. Position starts on 1/19/2027.

Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on 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 the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

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-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees 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 the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

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

Lucas Morrill

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