Gg·Geography
Adjunct Faculty, Geography
Saginaw Valley State University·University Center, MI
- Type
- Adjunct
Job Title:
Adjunct Faculty, Geography
Full or Part Time:
Part
time
Hours:
20
Exempt:
Yes
Supervisory Org:
Geography (JM-AJ)
Job
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Geography seeks part-time instructors for fall semester 2026 and winter
semester 2027 to teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Geography, North American Regional Geography, and World Cultural/Regional
Geography. The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching and the ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate
students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Geography or closely-related field.
- Experience and ability
to positively interact with all members of the campus community - Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or
without accommodations.
- College-level teaching experience preferred
ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
- All
work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities,
or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign,
direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties
shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
About
SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000
students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment
for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU
emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their
senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other
component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region,
partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle
school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public
health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that
has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The
average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.