Adjunct Instructor in Geography (Geographic Information Science - Graduate Program)

Location

Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

00933

Department

Humanities & Social Sciences

Opening Date

07/01/2025

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PRIMARY DUTY: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking to create a pool of applicants for adjunct positions that teach online courses for the graduate program in Geographic Information Science. Courses are 7-weeks and may be in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and teach graduate-level online courses in Geographic Information Science.
• Courses may include: Applications of Remotely Sensed Data; Cartographic Design and Visualization; Fundamentals of GeoStatistics; GIS Database Design; Internet GIS; GIS and Spatial Analytic; GIS Project Management; Trends and Applications in GIScience
• Interact with students and support student success
• Attend virtual meetings with the program faculty and staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: PhD in Geography or relative field with specialization in GIS

Experience: GIS and remote sensing experience

Skills: Skills and experience with instructional technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: PhD in Geography or relative field with specialization in GIS

Certification/License: Graduate certificate in GIS

Experience: College-level teaching experience in Geographic Information Science and evidence of experience in online course delivery

Skills: Demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration; committed to a focus on student success; Programming Language: R, Python, or JavaScript

WORKING CONDITIONS: Faculty can work remotely and do not need to be on campus as the courses are delivered online. This position will work in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: A desktop or laptop computer including GIS software (ArcGIS), stable internet, Canvas LMS, Zoom web conferencing, and other online learning technologies.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential online classroom functions.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing to create a pool of applicants

DATE AVAILABLE: Pool of applicants will be created and used as needed

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts (copies acceptable at the time of application); and 4) contact information, including telephone numbers and email addresses, for two references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Dr. Ming Hung, Professor of Geography

Email: mhung@nwmissouri.edu

Phone: 660.562.1797

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

Northwest Missouri State University

Address

800 University Drive

Maryville, Missouri, 64468

Phone

660-562-1127

Website

http://www.nwmissouri.edu