professor Maine
Job description
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, Hybrid Learning and the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions). 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.
The Opportunity:
Unity Environmental University is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach Communications courses for our online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Courses are online and run for five weeks in eight different terms for undergraduate students and eight weeks in five different terms for graduate students.
- We are particularly interested in hiring adjunct faculty to develop and teach courses in Communications and Professional Writing. Courses to be potentially covered include Environmental Communication, Communicating to Stakeholders, Crisis Communication, Multimedia Communication, as well as Writing for Environmental Professionals.
- Courses are taught asynchronously with an average of 20 students per course.
Do you have the skills?
The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (e.g. PhD, DVM) in the discipline or a master's degree with ample experience in the profession.
- Experience with online teaching and previous use of Canvas is desirable.
- Prior experience in leadership development, professional communications, and project management are strongly desired.
- 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.
- Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the university.
The Location:
Unity Environmental University's distance education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely.
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 and points of contact for three references.
