Adjunct Faculty - Geography

Grand Rapids Community College department of Social Sciences is seeking a dedicated Adjunct Instructor to teach Geography class(es) in the fall and/or winter semesters on our Grand Rapids and/or Lakeshore campuses.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a highquality learning experience for all students.

Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of (1) Times: Monday through Saturday, (2) Locations: main campus, lakeshore, & middle college partners, and (3) Modalities: In-person, Online, Hybrid, & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, please see GRCC’s Academic Calendar.

Requisition ID: 1163

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty

Schedule: Fall Semester

Compensation: Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates

Reports to: Associate Dean - School of Liberal Arts

Posting Opens: 07/31/2026

Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Geography.
• Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:
• Follow the required syllabus template.
• Use the required textbook as determined by the department.
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.
• Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.
• Keep accurate student academic records.