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Geography Online Adjunct Educator (Part-Time)
Job Description Summary
Eastern Oregon University invites candidates to apply for a part-time online adjunct position in Geography to teach up to one course per quarter beginning in fall term 2026, which commences on September 28, 2026. The successful candidate will teach online courses in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences serving the General Education curriculum for Geography.
The college seeks a colleague with expertise to teach an undergraduate level Physical Geography course. This course is taught as an introduction to physical geography and its approach to the analysis and understanding of the physical environment. The course covers the atmosphere: weather and climate; the lithosphere: geomorphology, landforms and soils, and the hydrosphere, oceans and oceanic coastal forms. Tectonics and the basic geodesy of the earth is covered. Examples of environmental issues and how geography treats these questions and problems are emphasized in the course. The course is a popular selection for students to fulfill the General Education category of Natural, Mathematical & Informational Sciences (SMI). Additional expertise teaching Cultural Geography online would be valuable to the college though not essential to be considered for the position.
All appointments for part-time online adjunct educators are made on an as needed basis, and assignments will be term by term. EOU offers courses in 10-week terms, with one week of finals.
This position will remain open until filled with initial application review beginning on August 7, 2026.
Responsibilities
Online educators are responsible for providing a high quality online educational experience in consultation with the program faculty and through supporting the program's learning outcomes. The college values reflective teaching practice in a community of teacher-scholars and teacher-practitioners who prioritize equity and access in the classroom.
Additional responsibilities include development and regular functional use of an LMS course shell (Canvas) that engages students in learning activities, including such elements as active discussion boards, timely assignment feedback, and keeping upgraded grades for students.
Successful candidates must be committed to ensuring that every student is a full member of the EOU community and that all community members recognize, promote and take advantage of the educational and cultural value of diversity.
Required Qualifications

• A Masters in Geography or related field.
• College teaching experiences, especially online teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience teaching courses in physical geography.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to and practice of serving underserved student populations.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Geography or related field.
• 3 years of demonstrated excellence in online teaching of undergraduate courses, including general education coursework.
• Demonstrated experience teaching courses in cultural geography.
• Experience scaffolding academic success and persistence with first generation, under-represented, and/or under-served students.
• Certified in Quality Matters or other professional teacher training activities for online education.

Posting Detail Information
Open Date
01/27/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Summary
Applicants must provide:
Preference will be given to applicants who submit materials by August 7, when the committee begins formal review. However, the position remains open until filled. Applicants who apply after this date may not be given full considerations.
Submit a letter of interest; curriculum vitae with the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references; transcripts; 1-page philosophy of online teaching; and a sample syllabus for an undergraduate physical geography course (Use Portfolio 1 to upload the syllabus).
Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Syllabus example for undergraduate physical geography course (Portfolio 1)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Passionate faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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