Adjunct Instructor in Marine Conservation Biology Program

About Distance Education

We provide an entirely asynchronous, online learning experience that adapts to the unique circumstances of each student. Our fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as non-degree credits, empower learners to shape their own educational journey. With 8 five-week terms for undergraduates and 5 eight-week terms for graduate students, our model offers unparalleled flexibility. You can learn at your own pace, and take breaks as needed. By using your everyday environment as your laboratory, you'll integrate your studies into your daily life. This makes our education ideal for busy professionals who seek to advance their careers while still honoring their commitments.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in the discipline or a master’s degree with ample experience in the profession
• Experience with online teaching and previous use of Canvas
• Prior work or field experience in the Marine Sciences
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills using email and digital conferencing tools
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the college

The Opportunity

We are particularly interested in hiring adjunct faculty to teach courses in Sustainable Management of Marine Resources, Impacts of Predators on Marine Ecosystems, and Applied Research in Marine Biology. Courses are taught asynchronously with a maximum of 20 students per course.

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

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.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click on the Apply Now button and submit a CV and unofficial copies of transcripts, and optional cover letter and contact information for three references.