Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Geography AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$500 – $3,750 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 8, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ202600020 Division: Division Of Arts And Letters Department: Div Of Arts And Letters FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 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.

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$3,750
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Illinois median
$1,257/ course, n=233

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