Colorado Mesa University
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Geography
CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in geography or related field.
- Experience with basic classroom technology.
- Ability to teach in all modalities.
- Teaching in other areas of specialization within the geography discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate's experience and expertise.
Nice to have
- 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.
- $600-$850 per credit hour.
- Any questions can be directed to Audrey Lumley-Sapanski, alumley-sapan@coloradomesa.edu.
- 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 be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.
Compensation
- $600k-$850k
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience.
- Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.
- Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
- You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
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