Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 11/11/2025
Salary: $51,460 per year
Location: Columbus Campus
Job Number: JR001847
Category: Geography

Job Summary

Full-time faculty members at Columbus State Community College are professional educators responsible for fulfilling the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. Faculty serve as leaders, teachers, advisers, mentors, and facilitators of learning.

This position oversees and teaches in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program, providing instructional leadership, curriculum planning, adjunct faculty oversight, and promoting student success.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Curriculum:

• Teach assigned courses and oversee curriculum according to departmental policies

• Design appropriate learning activities considering student differences

• Maintain accurate records, syllabi, and grades; communicate progress feedback

• Employ technology effectively in instruction and virtual environments

Student Engagement & Advisement:

• Foster a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active learning and student interaction

• Maintain office hours and provide academic advising

• Refer students to appropriate academic and support services

Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in maintaining instructional materials and facilities

• Contribute to curriculum design and development

• Participate in faculty evaluations, training, and professional development

• Share best practices and participate in departmental and institutional research

Professional Development:

• Maintain a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion

• Participate in college professional development programs

• Maintain required credentials and continuing education

Culture of Respect:

• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, students, and the community

Other Duties:

• Perform regular, predictable, and punctual attendance

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field with significant GIS coursework

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in GIS

• At least 1 year of teaching experience in higher education or professional training environments

• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Carto

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to access work site(s)

An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Compensation

• 9-Month Instructor Salary: $51,460 – $57,635

• Optional Summer Semester (Full load): $16,648 – $18,646

• Optional Overload:

  • Autumn Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520

  • Spring Semester (12 contact hours max): $11,520

  • Summer Semester (9 contact hours max): $8,640

Columbus State Community College reserves the right to revise this position description. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Work Schedule & Union

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)

• Union: Columbus State Education Association

Application Instructions

• Ensure all required documents are available before starting the application process

• Upload an unofficial transcript with your application

• Current employees should apply via Workday

Columbus State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.