Geography Adjunct Instructor — Shape Student Success

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Geography on our Grand Rapids and Lakeshore campuses, with in-person, online, or hybrid options. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, delivering high‑quality learning experiences.

Adjunct appointments are made semester by semester; courses may be offered at main campus, Lakeshore, or partner locations with varying schedules and modalities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution required.
• Teaching experience at a community college preferred.
• Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography course offerings.
• Follow the required syllabus template.
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.
• Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.
• Keep accurate student academic records.
• Report grades by contractual deadline.
• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students’ needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

LMS proficiency

Written and oral communication

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Community college teaching experience

Tools

Gmail

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Geography on our Grand Rapids and Lakeshore campuses, with in-person, online, or hybrid options. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, delivering high‑quality learning experiences.

Adjunct appointments are made semester by semester; courses may be offered at main campus, Lakeshore, or partner locations with varying schedules and modalities.