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Job Overview
Term adjunct instructor, Department of Geography & GIS
The Department of Geography & GIS in the College of Arts & Sciences is seeking qualified individuals as term adjunct instructor. On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to students.
Appointments are renewed based upon departmental need, enrollments, and teaching performance. Classes may be day, evening, or online. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials.
Essential Functions
On a part-time term-by-term basis, provide high-quality education by conducting and teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars in geography, geographic information sciences, and/or related courses that are offered through the department.
Evaluate student course work; work may also include serving as an academic adviser for students.
Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
Attend at least one in-person scheduled meeting on campus each semester; complete at least one in-person training session / professional development offered through the university.
Academic degree in an appropriate discipline and prior teaching experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds.
Must be able to effectively teach courses in all modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
Required Education
-Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.
Required Experience
-Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
-Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Professional experience working with GIS, remote sensing, and/or cartography.
Working knowledge of a programming language related to GIS.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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-Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online; applicants must include a cover letter explaining interest in the position and a current CV / resume.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
-Competitive salary based on experience
-Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
-Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
-Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, our careers page at
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important
: you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, Human Resources at jobsuc.edu.
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