Geography - Adjunct

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma is seeking adjunct instructors for undergraduate geography courses, notably GEO 2303 Regional Geography of the World. This posting creates a pool of qualified applicants to draw from as sections open during the academic year.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Geography with strong communication and organizational skills; university teaching experience is preferred but not required. Courses are taught on-site in Edmond, OK.

Qualifications

• Masters in Geography required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• University teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, advises and mentors students.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and adheres to university policies.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Geography

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type: Adjunct

Job Category: OTRS Ineligible

Description

Position Overview:

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions.This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants fromwhich the Department may draw as sections become open at any pointin the current academic year. This posting may or may not result inthe hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty members provide qualitylearning experience for students and support the educationalphilosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University ofCentral Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiringdepartment. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise andmentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain studentrecords in accordance with university policies. Adjunct facultymembers work in a collaborative manner with full- and part-timecolleagues and adhere to all the policies and procedures outlinedin the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

The Department of History and Geography seeks instructors to teachundergraduate geography courses, especially GEO 2303 RegionalGeography of the World. This posting is to create a pool ofinterested applicants from which the Department may draw assections become open at any point in the current academicyear.

Experience Required:

Possesses a master's degree in Geography. Possesses excellentcommunication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred:

Experience in teaching at the university level preferred but notrequired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Teaches, advises and mentors students. Evaluates studentperformance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educationalphilosophy of the university. Works collaboratively with colleaguesand professional peers.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation (in accordance with ADA requirements) maybe made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities toperform essential functions.