Full-time Instructor of Geography

Supplemental Information

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Instructor of Geography. The Instructor of Geography is located in Fine Arts. This is a full-time position. This position is open for recruitment.

REPORTS TO :
Fine Arts and Communication Department Chair

COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://www.mybrcc.edu/ .

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.

***Incomplete applications will not be considered***

CONTACT INFORMATION:
LaTasha Howard, MBA
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
RecruitTalent@mybrcc.edu

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.

Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/ .

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

• Any master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in geography (geography-based anthropology coursework is acceptable)
• At least two years teaching college-level geography courses (with emphasis on cultural geography) including serving as a graduate assistant
• Proficient in geographic concepts, theories, and methodologies, including physical geography, human geography, and cartography.
• Proficient in creating engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences to enhance the learning process.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively convey geographical concepts, theories, and research findings.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in Geography (emphasis in Cultural Geography preferred)
• At least five years teaching college-level geography courses (with emphasis on cultural geography)
• Experience teaching early college/dual enrollment high school students
• Familiarly with course content delivery using a learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
• Track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Involvement in community outreach and service, connecting geography to real-world issues and promoting the importance of geographical understanding
• Advanced knowledge of geographic concepts, theories, and methodologies, including physical geography, human geography, and cartography
• Advanced knowledge in the creation of engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences to enhance the learning process
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively convey geographical concepts, theories, and research findings

Job Concepts

The Instructor of Geography designs and implements curriculum, fostering a stimulating learning environment that guides students in understanding geographical principles, spatial analysis, and global perspectives. The instructor is expected to have a passion for geographical exploration, effective teaching methods, and a commitment to inspiring students to appreciate the interconnectedness of the world.

• 30% Teach the equivalent of five (5) face-to-face and online courses per semester (fall and spring)
• 20% College service (committee assignments, recruitment events, etc.)
• 15% Develop and revise curricula
• 15% Advise students
• 15% Professional development (conferences, workshops, publications, etc.)
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.