Adjunct, Environmental Studies and Sciences

Job description

Elmhurst University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach an undergraduate level geographic information systems course for Spring 2027. GEO 207: Foundations of GIS: An introduction to spatial cognition, conceptualization and representation. Students explore physical and cultural landscapes using various mapping and geovisualization techniques and software tools. The geographic perspective is used to examine a broad range of topics including retail location, crime patterns, access to healthcare and environmental justice. No prerequisites. Position Status: Exempt: Salary Range: The pay range is $3,800-$4,000 for a standard 1.0 credit (4 semester hour) course. New part-time faculty start at $3,800 (Adjunct Level 1). Work Location: This position is in eligible for remote work. Responsibilities: - Instructor is responsible for planning the course to adhere to a set of pre-determined learning outcomes. - All planning of the course and course materials, as well as posting onto the delivery platform (currently Blackboard) must be done prior to the first day of class. - Instructor is expected to be present for all course meetings, including the final exam period, and hold additional...