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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary geodesy in the United States is $76,279.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Geodesy vs Geodetic Surveyor?

AspectTemporary GeodesyGeodetic Surveyor
CredentialsTypically requires surveying certifications, GIS knowledge, and sometimes engineering degreesRequires similar certifications, often with additional advanced degrees in geodesy or geomatics
Work EnvironmentFieldwork on temporary projects, construction sites, or short-term surveysLong-term projects, mapping, and geodetic network development
Industry UsageUsed in construction, infrastructure, and temporary surveying tasksUsed in mapping, land development, and geodetic network establishment

Temporary Geodesy focuses on short-term surveying tasks often related to construction or infrastructure projects, while Geodetic Surveyors handle long-term mapping and geodetic network development. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in project scope and duration.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Geodesy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 32% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,279 per year, or $36.7 per hour.
Adjunct Faculty, Surveying Engineering Technology

Adjunct Faculty, Surveying Engineering Technology

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ • On-site

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Posted 23 days ago


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Adjunct Faculty, Surveying Engineering Technology

Apply now Job no: 495837
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Adjunct Faculty - Surveying Engineering Technology, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Engineering

The Surveying Engineering Technology Department at Rowan University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach courses at the undergraduate level. We seek an energetic innovative teacher, committed to excellence in engineering education to join our dedicated family of faculty members. Applicants with expertise in all fundamental areas of surveying engineering are invited to apply. Courses may include, but not limited to Boundary and Topographic Surveying, Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Least Squares Adjustment and Analysis, Mapping from Unmanned Aerial Systems, Terrestrial Laser Scanning Technology, and Senior Capstone courses.

Applicants must have earned at least a Master of Science degree in Surveying Engineering or related field and have a minimum of five years of industrial experience. Candidates with professional license in surveying and a minimum of ten years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Master's Degree. Strong communications skills, the ability to work with multi-disciplinary student and faculty teams, and ability to teach in a project-based setting are essential. The appointment is part-time, non-tenure-track, with renewable contracts, based on performance, departmental needs and university and budgetary approvals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

For full consideration, applications should include the below listed items, assembled in the following order in a single PDF file:

  1. a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant's interest in the position
  2. current and detailed CV,
  3. statement of teaching interests (including the list of courses the applicant feels most qualified to teach, as well as teaching philosophy)
  4. names and contact information for three references.
  5. unofficial transcripts 

Please name the file as (Your_Last_Name)_Application.pdf.

  1. Optionally, additional relevant documentation (such as student evaluations, innovative curricular components developed by the applicant, etc.) may be submitted in an Appendix as a separate file, named (Your_Last_Name)_Appendix.pdf. The application must be submitted through our online application system. https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/492432/adjunct-faculty-civil-environmental-engineering
  2. Questions can be directed to Dr. Frank Derby, Department Head of Surveying Engineering Technology (derby@rowan.edu).  

 Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. All applicants must have appropriate legal status to work in the United States.

Please note: candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $1,975 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.  

Advertised: Nov 5 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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