In-Person Baccalaureate Adjunct Faculty in Writing for Environmental Professionals

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. We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, HyFlex, and online.

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.

The Opportunity

Unity Environmental University at Pineland is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach Writing for Environmental Professionals courses for our in-person baccalaureate degree programs. Courses are taught on the Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester, Maine and run for five weeks in eight terms during the year.

Day to day responsibilities

• This position is responsible for facilitating engagement in 5-week baccalaureate-level courses in Writing for Environmental Professionals focusing on refining and reflecting on the writing process to become more effective professional communicators and developing strategies to improve writing to become more persuasive and impactful environmental professionals.
• Courses are taught in-person with an average of 20 students per course.
• Instructors must meet expectations for timely feedback, classroom engagement, and responsiveness to students.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in a related discipline or a master’s degree with ample professional experience. Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately using e-mail and digital conferencing tools. Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of Unity Environmental University.

Desired skills

• Experience teaching in-person at the postsecondary level.
• Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management System to facilitate learning.

The Location

Unity Environmental University at Pineland’s curriculum is in person at our Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester, Maine.

Benefits

This is a temporary part time position and is not eligible for benefits.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click on the Apply Now button and submit a CV, cover letter, unofficial copies of all University/College transcripts, and points of contact for three references.