ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an adjunct instructor of geography. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard course in geography at CMU is a 3-credit hour class. The instructor will teach between one and three courses per
semester. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Teaching introductory-level geography courses in human and nature-society geography such as World Regional Geography or Human Geography Teaching in other areas of specialization within the geography discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate’s experience and expertise. The ability to teach
quality courses including delivering course content, facilitating student discussions and activities, assessing student learning, and providing timely and responsive communication and feedback to students. Minimum Qualifications Required: Master’s degree in geography or related field. Well versed in geography with the capacity to teach introductory-level geography courses. Experience with basic classroom technology.
Ability to teach in all modalities. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with a PhD in geography or related field will be given preference. Candidates with experience teaching and using GIS in the classroom will be given preference. Candidates that can teach in-person will be given preference. Salary: $600-$850 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a CV
with a list of previous courses taught and the contact information for three references. Any questions can be directed to Audrey Lumley-Sapanski, alumley-sapan@coloradomesa.edu. Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented
students within higher education. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must
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