Title: NSUAD136 - Adjunct Pool for Geography

State Role Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of History & Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University seeks
applications for adjunct professors of Geography. The Department offers five curricula in
History, four in Interdisciplinary Studies, three minors (Interdisciplinary Studies, History, and
Africana Studies), a certificate in African and African Diaspora Studies, and fully online degree
programs in both History and Interdisciplinary Studies.
The successful candidate will:
1. Teach an on-campus undergraduate course including “Principles of Geography” and
World Regional Geography,
2. Engage in exemplary face-to-face and use the university’s learning management system
(Blackboard Ultra),
3. Collegially engage with students, staff and other faculty members, and
4. Meet university deadlines for submitting grades and other reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrate a strong potential to effectively teach Geography.
Demonstrate potential to effectively use an online learning management system.
(Blackboard Ultra or similar).
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personal integrity and a
demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience teaching Geography courses in higher education.
2. Possess a PhD in Geography

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

For more information, candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.nsu.edu/History-andInterdisciplinary-Studies.
First review of applications and material shall commence immediately for the Spring 2026
semester and ongoing for future semesters.
Please note: This is an on-campus teaching position. Currently, there is not a need for online adjunct Geography instructors at NSU.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.