Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Geography AY26-27

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Geography AY26-27

Location

Governors State University, IL

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

ADJ202600020

Division

Division Of Arts And Letters

Department

Div Of Arts And Letters

Opening Date

10/08/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

0

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term.

Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course.

Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Arts and Letters seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate, general education courses in Geography.

Essential Responsibilities

We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Non-Western Geography, Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, Human Geography, North American Geography.

Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter, transcripts and list of references for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus from one of your current or most recent undergraduate courses.

At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Geography, Social Science, or closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching undergraduate classes at an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Geography, Social Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching online at an accredited college or university.

Supplemental Information

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Transcript

Work Schedule

Varies depending on course offering.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED HS eequivalent
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• ABD

02

Do you have a Masters degree in Geography or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in?

04

Do you have experience teaching at the college/university level?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience teaching at the undergraduate level?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select your availability to teach.

• Days only
• Evenings only
• Weekends only
• Days and Evenings only
• Days, Evenings and Weekends
• Evenings and Weekends only
• Online only

07

Experience teaching in online/hybrid delivery?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Governors State University (IL)

Address 1 University Pkwy

University Park, Illinois, 60484

Phone 708-534-5000

Website https://www.govst.edu/