Geography, Part-Time Faculty

Geography, Part-Time Faculty

The Geography Program at Bellevue College is seeking applications for adjunct faculty interested in teaching 'Introduction to GIS' courses on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will serve as the lead faculty member for an introductory level GIS course. Depending upon enrollment demand and feedback, the adjunct faculty instructor would be considered to teach up to four GIS courses per academic year.

Courses are typically offered as hybrid on-campus Monday-Thursday for 50 minutes per session or twice a week for 110 minutes per session. Courses are usually offered on weekdays at a designated time between the hours of 8:30am and 1:20pm. Teaching on-campus is preferred, GIS instructors can teach online from time to time.

The position will begin in Fall 2025 OR Winter 2026, depending upon enrollment demand.

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. This is a non-instructional assignment which includes GIS lab classes with compensation $42.52- $52.21. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement which is $42.52/hour.

Hired applicant may receive additional compensation in the form of stipends for additional assignments or participation in certain projects.

Generous benefits for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

Part-time faculty with 50% or more load is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our core themes, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

The Geography Department at Bellevue College values student-centered teaching and learning. We serve a diverse student body, offering first-year and second-year level courses in Geography. Included in the Geography department's many courses are Introduction to Geography, World Regional Geography, the Violent Face of Nature, Geography of World Affairs, Introduction to Globalization, Cultural and Human Geography, Geography of Weather and Climate Change and Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems.

These courses are offered in multiple teaching modalities, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. In addition, we encourage our faculty to develop new curriculum that serves our diverse student population. We are committed to teaching, governance, and activism that not…