Adjunct in Environmental Science/Studies

Department Institute of Environmental Research & Education (IERE)-OPS Compensation Negotiable Required Qualifications Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only. General Description/Primary Purpose: The Institute of Environmental Research & Education seeks qualified candidates for part-time Environmental Science/Studies instructors to support undergraduate courses. Course assignments are dependent upon availability and department needs. Master’s degree with work/teaching experience expected in the appropriate discipline. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are nontenure-earning. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule. • Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair. Working Hours: Part-time Work Schedule: Varies Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role. Required Licensure: N/A Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on Aug. 4, 2025 for the fall semester and/or Dec. 17, 2025 for the spring semester. Compensation : Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in the hiring discipline or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate with two years of college-level teaching experience. Experience teaching on a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas Application. Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: Current curriculum vitae Cover letter Names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled. Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice. How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Nicole Lowe at . About the Department: The Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE) mission is to provide opportunities for environmental research and education, by leading interdisciplinary programs that enhance the student experience, prepare students for the workforce and or graduate school, and increase environmental scholarship and innovation. For more information about the department of the Institute of Environmental Research and Education visit . Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. 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