*Green Mountain College *is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in its online Master’s Program in Environmental Studies. Currently we are looking for someone qualified to teach a course in GIS from July 18-Aug 28 2017.
*Course Description* This is an introductory course that will cover the historical development, t heoretical basis and practical application of geographic information systems (GIS) technologies. This course will accomplish these goals by providing you with an understanding of: (1) numerous data formats and how to obtain freely distributed data, (2) a variety of open-source and freely distributed GIS so ftware packages, (3) how to manage and construct GIS databases, and (4) app lied GIS through case studies and individualized projects. *3 credits* *Qualifications* *We are looking for someone with a firm foundation in GIS, preferably who has taught GIS before, however we really need someone with experience in QGIS and who is able to create screencast video tutorials in response to student questions. *Experience using Moodle or a similar LMS is helpful, and candidates who are selected are expected to complete a short online training session. *About the program/courses* *The courses are all taught in 6 week blocks, are asynchronous, and class size is limited to 20 students. Because the quality of these courses depends heavily on student interaction with the instructor, daily presence minimum of 5 days per week and serious engagement of the material with students is expected. Compensation is $3,000.00 for the course. Please send cv and a brief letter of interest to Meriel Brooks, Program Director, at *broo...@greenmtn.edu*. Inquiries from those who might wish for more information is welcome. * -- Meriel Brooks, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Director, Master of Science in Environmental Studies Program Green Mountain College Poultney, VT 05764 802 287 8235
