Adjunct Faculty Day, Geology, AY 2026-2027

• 492826

• 183 - Geological Sciences

• Faculty: Adjunct

• Part-Time

• On-site

$1,000 - $2,253.60 per Semester Hour Credit of Instruction

Overview:

Salem State University is seeking an adjunct professor with an interest and experience in teaching introductory courses in the Geological Sciences, including GLS 100 Dynamic Earth, a course focused on a variety of earth science topics such as climate and climate change, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, and more. Teaching assignments are dependent upon the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the program. Occasionally, sections include high school students taking college courses through the Salem State Early College program, so experience working with high school students is highly desirable. Dynamic Earth consists of two 75-minute lecture hours and two two-hour laboratories per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Geological Sciences
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Appropriate terminal degree
• College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience teaching a multicultural population

Working Location:

This is a in person position in Salem, MA with on-campus responsibilities.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement:

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].

Recruitment Agencies:

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.