Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title Faculty Part Time - Geography (Physical) 072016 Position Type Faculty Department History/Political Science/Geography FLSA Full Time or Part Time Part Time Fixed Term/Tenure Track Grade PT Faculty Salary Range Hiring Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Degree Union/Non Union Job Description Summary

Faculty Part-Time, Accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future openings. Salary commensurate with degree.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in geography equivalent*, with a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours in area of concentration.
2. Full-time or part-time teaching experience at college or high school level in the area of concentration.
   *Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Dean, be determined to meet this requirement.

Criteria

CRITERIA:The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

1. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation in the areas of anticipated teaching assignment.
2. Extent and relevance of teaching experience.
3. Extent and relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
4. Evidence of readiness and/or willingness to use technology in the classroom.
5. Evidence of experience in or potential for working effectively with a diverse, multi- ethnic student population.

Job Requirements

1. Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Documentation of experience and performance required. Official transcripts of academic work required. Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for teaching position.
3. Availability to accept teaching assignments as indicated above (see Personnel Status)
4. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
5. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Is Background Check Required? Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ09611/12 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Background Check Statement Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed resume/cv listing qualifications and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualification and criteria listed because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview may be asked to do a teaching demonstration.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree in geography equivalent*, with a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours in area of concentration? *Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Dean, be determined to meet this requirement.
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have teaching experience at the college or high school level, in area of concentration, or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please describe in detail the extent and relevance of your teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignments.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * I have clearly addressed the criteria for this position in my application, resume or other attached documents.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HERC
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Personal Referral
   • PGCC Website
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
   • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • The Washington Post
   • Other: Please indicate below
   • Educause
6. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected "Other" please indicate source:

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Other