Instructor/Assistant Professor, Geography - Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

Are you an educator who believes education serves the greater good by providing all students with access to a better life? Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) may be the place for you.

With learning as its central mission, AACC – located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland near historic Annapolis – has responded to the needs of a diverse community for more than 60 years by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible learning opportunities. Established in 1961, AACC is a fully accredited, public, two-year institution that offers national and regional studies leading to a degree or certificate, industry credential or transfer to a four-year institution. AACC also offers opportunities for career enhancement, personal enrichment and lifelong learning.

The successful applicant embraces the idea of helping students achieve their goals and approaches academic and inclusive excellence as moral imperatives, as evidenced by a strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. We also welcome those who are energized by supporting a diverse set of learners and those who embrace the notion of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

AACC is a tenure-granting institution. Any candidate hired as a full-time faculty member may be eligible to apply for tenure in the future based on institutional eligibility requirements. AACC offers daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid and online classes. Full-time faculty contracts begin Aug. 16 and end June 15

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

The Department of Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Interdisciplinary Studies at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is seeking a broadly trained and innovative Instructor or Assistant Professor of Geography to join our faculty starting August 2025. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing AACC's mission to transform lives and foster an engaged, inclusive society. This full-time position involves a commitment to excellence in teaching, learner engagement, and service. Faculty members at AACC are expected to be enthusiastic, energetic, collegial, and student-centered.

Key Responsibilities:

· Teaching and Course Development:

o Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in human geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and physical/environmental geography, with experience in at least two of these areas and a willingness to teach the third.

o Develop and deliver current, relevant, and thought-provoking lessons that develop critical thinking skills and integrate contemporary perspectives, such as (but not limited to) critical physical geography, environmental justice, critical cartography and GIS, and geographic thought.

o Emphasize applied learning that combines foundational knowledge with contemporary innovations to prepare students for practical applications in both every day and professional contexts.

o Employ innovative pedagogical approaches in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

o Fulfill a teaching load of fifteen credit-hours per semester, adapting to the needs of traditional community college students and dual-enrolled high school students.

Student Engagement and College Service:

o Provide academic advising and support for student learning, fostering engagement through dynamic teaching and experiential learning opportunities.

o Participate in departmental, student, and college activities, contributing to a vibrant academic community.

o Participate actively in departmental and college-wide initiatives and service opportunities including faculty meetings, curriculum development, and learning outcomes assessment.

o Serve as an advocate and role model for professional and academic growth, encouraging student participation in relevant projects, internships, and community-based learning.

This position is ideal for a geographer who values interdisciplinary collaboration, student-centered teaching, and applied learning approaches. With learning as our central mission, AACC offers an environment that values both pedagogical curiosity and academic rigor, supporting faculty in contributing to the college’s transformative mission

· Master’s degree in Geography or a closely related field

· Experience teaching the equivalent of 12 credits of geography course(s) in a higher education setting as the instructor of record

Earned doctorate in Geography or a closely related field. with 24 graduate credit hours in Geography/GIS

· At least 1 year of full-time college teaching experience or equivalent

· Teaching Experience in 2 of 3: human geography, GIS, and physical/environmental geography