Adjunct, Environmental and Earth Sciences (Undergraduate Online)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Albright College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate environmental and earth science general education courses in a 7.5-week, fully online asynchronous format. SPS serves adult learners through flexible, career-relevant programs designed to support academic and professional success.

Potential Courses include:

• PHY 102 Modern Astronomy
• ENV 101 Earth Science Concepts
• ENV 102 Meteorology Concepts
• ENV 103 Geology Concepts

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging undergraduate-level courses in an asynchronous online environment using a course blueprint model
• Provide timely, substantive feedback on student work
• Support critical thinking, applied learning, and professional skill development
• Maintain an active and consistent instructional presence
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learners

Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching: Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Earth Science, or a closely related field
• Experience teaching in online, accelerated, asynchronous formats
  • Familiarity with D2L Brightspace is preferred
• Comfort using experiential learning strategies (e.g., applied research, simulations, certifications, AI-supported activities) within a pre-designed course
• Strong communication, feedback, and student engagement skills
• Professional or clinical experience preferred

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV
• List of three professional references
• Unofficial Transcripts

Only applications submitted through the official application process will be considered. Please do not email resumes or application materials directly. Questions may be directed to hr@albright.edu.