Pool Lecturer - Geography & Earth Science

Position Type Faculty/Instructional

Division/College College of Science and Health

The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge.

The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education, attracting high‑achieving students regionally, nationally, and internationally. The College will have an outstanding reputation for student learning, faculty and staff, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, scholarly achievements, and community service.

Under the general supervision of the department chair, the instructor will teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Geography and Earth Science. This includes preparing for and holding face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online classes. Teaching responsibilities encompass maintaining currency in the content area, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. Teaching assignments are for one semester and may be renewed based on program needs.

The department is committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community and encourages applicants who enhance these goals.

• Master’s Degree in Geography or a related area (post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a bachelor’s degree plus experience may be considered in rare circumstances).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the course content area, effective oral and written communication, and the use of computers for communication and teaching.
• Official copies of transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources upon hire.

• Experience using online course management tools.
• Previous college‑level teaching experience.

Academic (9 Mo)

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