Visiting Assistant Professor (Geography)
External posting
Full-Time, Temporary, Exempt , Faculty
Saginaw Valley State University invites applicants for a one-semester, full-time appointment in Geography to begin January 13, 2025 and conclude May 9, 2025 to teach courses such as Introduction to Physical Geography, North American Regional Geography, and World Cultural/Regional Geography.The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in teaching General Education Geography courses to a diverse student population.Teaching responsibilities are in-person, on-campus (12 credit hours).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Geography or closely-related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: College-level teaching experience Ph.D. in Geography
Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburbancampus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportiveand empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nineconsecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For"(2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-basedresearch. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent ofstudents have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great LakesBay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts toimprove students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middleschool, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the firstuniversity research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment tofreshwater research and public health.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing thathas been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSUfields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class sizeis 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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