"Adjunct Faculty in General Education, Professional & Data Skills"

Job Details

About Unity:
At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Unity @ Pineland). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

About Career Edge

Career Edge expands Unity’s mission by providing flexible, affordable, workforce-aligned degree pathways that meet the needs of working adults. Our 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s degrees streamline learning while maintaining rigorous expectations for critical thinking, communication, and professional readiness. All programs are designed around sustainability, systems thinking, and applied skill development supported by AI-enhanced learning tools.

The Opportunity:

Career Edge seeks versatile adjunct faculty to teach foundational, cross-major courses that support students in building essential professional, analytical, and AI-enabled skills.

Courses Needing Adjunct Faculty

• PROF 1100 – Foundations of Emotional Intelligence & Professional Growth
  Focuses on emotional intelligence, communication, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills needed for workplace success.
• RSRC 1100 – Data, Evidence, and AI Foundations
  Introduces data literacy, evidence-based reasoning, and responsible use of generative AI. Emphasizes ethical decision-making and applied analytical thinking.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

Faculty who:

• Are skilled at teaching soft skills, professional behavior, data literacy, or AI foundations.
• Can mentor working adults through self-reflection and applied skill development.
• Understand responsible AI practices and basic analytical reasoning.
• Model inclusive, supportive, and student-centered teaching.
• Are comfortable using AI-supported learning tools, including formative feedback systems and rubric-based evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Education, Organizational Leadership, Data / Analytics, Psychology, Communication, or related discipline.
• Experience teaching adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching emotional intelligence, applied communication, data literacy, or AI tools.
• Professional experience in leadership, HR, analytics, or workplace training.

Are you thinking about applying but unsure if it's the right fit? We encourage you to reach out anyway. We recognize that everyone brings different experiences and skills to the table. Take a chance and submit your application; you might be exactly who we're looking for.

The Location:

Unity Environmental University's Distance Education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely and are required to reside within the United States for the entire duration of the academic term in which they are teaching. It is the responsibility of the adjunct to ensure that they are working in a state that aligns with the tax information reported to HR.

Benefits:

Unity Environmental University is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including options tailored for adjunct faculty. Benefits available to eligible employees include. Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

To Apply:

Complete the application and upload your cover letter, resume/CV and unofficial graduate transcripts.

Company

At Unity, a private university in Maine, sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It’s the foundation of our entire approach, and has been for more than 50 years.

We apply sustainability principles to everything we do, from our properties around the State of Maine, to our online degrees offered to students everywhere, to our enrichment experiences and entrepreneurial endeavors at locations from northern Maine to Arizona to Brazil.

Engage with Unity Environmental University and you’ll start to ask tough questions, challenge the status quo, and envision new possibilities. If taking the lead in creating a more sustainable future sounds like the future you want, we can make it happen.

Company info

Website: https://unity.edu/