"Adjunct Faculty in Psychology & Human Services"

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:

Unity Environmental University seeks committed, student-centered adjunct faculty to teach introductory Psychology and Human Services coursework in Career Edge, our fully online, workforce-focused Applied Bachelor of Science programs. These programs serve working adult learners pursuing careers in human services, counseling support roles, advocacy, and community-based practice.

Career Edge’s curriculum integrates psychology, communication, data literacy, social-emotional skills, and sustainability principles to prepare graduates for applied helping professions.

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach one or more of the following courses:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Human Services
• Case Management and Helping Skills

Additional opportunities may arise in human development, counseling basics, applied social psychology, or case-management micro-modules.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

Faculty who:

• Are passionate about helping adult learners connect psychological concepts to practical, career-relevant contexts.
• Can teach in an asynchronous, fully online environment using AI-enhanced learning tools.
• Are committed to equitable and trauma-informed teaching, with sensitivity to diverse life experiences.
• Are comfortable using AI-supported learning tools, including formative feedback systems and rubric-based evaluation.
• Provide clear, compassionate feedback and model strong social-emotional skills.
• Emphasize ethical practice, cultural humility, and evidence-based reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of teaching or professional experience in human services or behavioral science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in applied psychology, case management, or community behavioral health.
• Experience working with adult, first-generation, or low-income learners.
• Experience integrating experiential or reflective learning.

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.