Join Our Team as an Adjunct Geography Instructor at Harper College

Are you passionate about geography and dedicated to fostering student success? Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Adjunct Geography Instructor to join our dynamic faculty team. This position requires teaching in-person and blended (hybrid) courses on our campus.

Position: Adjunct Geography Instructor

Location: Harper College, Palatine, IL

Employment Type: Part-Time / Semester-Based

Teaching Format: In-Person and Blended (Hybrid) Classes

What You will Do:

• Teach undergraduate geography courses, including Physical Geography, World Regional Geography, and Introduction to Geospatial Technologies.
• Engage students through real-world applications, field-based learning, and interactive classroom activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to support student achievement and maintain academic excellence.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

What We are Looking For:

• Master’s degree or higher in Geography or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a student-centered approach.

·      Promote critical thinking, spatial awareness, and global understanding through active learning.

·      Share your passion for teaching geography as a dynamic, eye-opening, holistic, and spatial discipline that connects people, places, and processes.

Why Teach with Us?

• Flexible scheduling and supportive academic community.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in students’ academic and career paths.
• Professional development resources and networking within a collaborative environment.

Apply Today!

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Harper College Geography Faculty & Staff

For more information about the Geography job posting at Harper College, visit:

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=179116985