Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies/Science

Duties And Responsibilities

• Congduct in-person classes teaching environmental science
• Prepare course material
• Provide feedback and assessment of student performance
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of sustainability and business innovation related to sustainability and incorporate new knowledge into the curriculum as appropriate
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in faculty development activities as required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of environmental issues, sustainability studies and or entrepreneurial programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university
• Dedication to providing high-quality education to students
• Familiarity with educational technology and ability to use it to enhance student learning
• High integrity and ethical standards

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills
• Must have finger dexterity
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand

Other Requirements

• This is a part-time, exempt position
• Nineteen hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule
• However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required
• Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner