Adjunct Faculty-Education

Batten University · Virginia Beach · $5,000/month (stated in the posting)

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                                                                                    Adjunct Faculty – Geography

                                                                                             JOB DESCRIPTION

• This is a part-time position teaching Geog 111 and GEOG 113 during the 2026-2027 academic
• year at Virginia Wesleyan University (soon to be Batten University). GEOG 111 is required core
• coursework for degrees in education and special education and GEOG 113 is a Major
• requirement for History and Social Science.
• * Geog 111: Physical Geography: A study of the physical earth with an emphasis on the
• processes of planetary composition, planetary motion, the atmosphere, water, plate
• tectonics, glaciers, landforms, and other major topics. Environmental issues provide
• applications to current events and conditions. Basic location identification serves as a
• foundation for atlas and general thematic map usage.
• *  Geog 113: Human Geography: Provides a synthesis of physical and cultural geographic
• concepts by developing an understanding of the relationship of the physical world to the
• cultural through three units: The Physical World, Cultural and Physical Interaction, and
• Applied Cultural and Physical Processes. Explores the use of maps and other geographic
• representations, the study of physical processes, the characteristics and distribution of
• ecosystems, the relationship between human activity and the physical environment, the
• examination of cultural patterns and networks, and the impact of political forces on
• physical resources.
• The adjunct instructor will teach in person during the day or early evening.  Preference will be
• given to candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching college-level
• Geography, although candidates with a M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours in Geography will be
• considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to the Department Chair, Dr.
• Clair Berube at cberube@vwu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
* Prepare syllabi that meet the VWU syllabus guidelines and provide these to students on
the first day of class. Syllabi should also be provided to department chairs.
* Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and return
assignments within a reasonable time period.

• * Communicate with students via office hours and email.
• * Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the

University Registrar.

• * Comply with FERPA regulations.
• * Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students. 

Qualifications: 

• * Ph.D. in Geography or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in Geography.
• * Teaching experience is preferred.
• * Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System. 
• * Strong communication skills.

• This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required for this
• position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may be assigned.
• If you found this job listing on an external site, please apply directly on the University's career
• page to be considered.

ABOUT US

• About Virginia Wesleyan University
• Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal
• arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually
• enrolls more than 5,000  learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students
• in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and
• nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year
• of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a
• commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community
• dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students
• to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region,
• the nation and the world.

• Location
• Virginia Wesleyan has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal
• Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and
• the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of
• business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources.
• Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Virginia Wesleyan is
• physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its
• surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy
• beaches, and rich history. Learn more at  visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.

• Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on
• the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed,
• gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation,
• the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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