Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Geography AY26-27

Governors State University; University (IL); On-site; USD 5,600 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Arts and Letters seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate, general education courses in Geography. Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term and are paid per course.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Geography or related field and undergraduate teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for adjunct teaching.
• Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university preferred.
• Cover Letter, CV or Resume, Transcript required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate general education geography courses.
• Prepare lectures and course materials for each offering.
• Assess student work and provide feedback and grades.

Education

Master’s degree in Geography, Social Science, or closely related discipline

Doctoral degree in Geography, Social Science, or closely related discipline

Job description

Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term.

Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course.

Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Arts and Letters seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate, general education courses in Geography.

We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Non-Western Geography, Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, Human Geography, North American Geography.

At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Geography, Social Science, or closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Geography, Social Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching online at an accredited college or university.

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Transcript

Work Schedule

Varies depending on course offering.