[Hiring] Online Adjunct - Environmental Science Instructor @Employment at Southwestern Michigan College

Role Description

Southwestern Michigan College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach online Environmental Science courses beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. This position requires demonstrated experience in online teaching and proficiency with virtual laboratory instruction. Instructors are expected to:

• Create engaging online learning environments
• Develop or adapt lab activities suitable for remote delivery
• Maintain regular accessibility to students

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or 18 graduate credits in Environmental Science or a closely related field including environmental science coursework or related professional experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching online courses, including familiarity with best practices in remote instruction
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency with learning management systems (Moodle preferred), email, and general instructional technologies
• Applicants are not required to live within the service area; however, they must maintain permanent residence in either Michigan or Indiana

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science or a related discipline, with previous teaching experience
• Community college or adult learner teaching experience
• Quality Matters (QM) training or certification, or equivalent experience with online course quality standards
• Experience designing or delivering virtual or simulation-based laboratory activities

Other Information

All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.