What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Earth and Environmental Sciences - Norwich University position at Norwich University?
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Norwich University is looking to hire an adjunct instructor(s) to teach Hydrogeology, GIS, or both during the spring semester of 2026. Hydrogeology is a non-lab course for 2nd-4th year students, usually majoring in geology, environmental science, and civil engineering. The course is scheduled for Tues/Thurs at 11:00-12:15. The GIS course is populated with students of all majors with no experience in the subject, but most students are in science/technical fields. The course meets Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:45. Timely grading of assignments and the holding of office hours for student consultations are also expected. We are open to hiring multiple part-time people to meet these needs.
Job Requirements:
An MS in earth sciences or related field (PhD preferred), and a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates (prior teaching experience at the college level preferred).
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Part-time work is compensated on a per course (workload hour) rate