Adjunct Instructor in Neurobiology and the Mind-Body Connection

The Opportunity

Unity Environmental University Distance Education is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach courses for our online baccalaureate degree programs. Courses are online and run for five weeks in eight terms for baccalaureate programs.

Position Specific Responsibilities And Expectations

• Facilitates engagement in 5-week undergraduate-level courses in Human A&P for Psychology, Neuroscience of Place, and/or related courses.
• Courses are taught asynchronously with an average of 20 students per course.
• Instructors must meet expectations for timely feedback, engagement in Discussion Board tasks, and responsiveness to students.

UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to Unity Environmental University’s core values and serves as a role model for the Institution’s standards of conduct.
• Contributes to the Institution’s commitment to sustainability and supports a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Follows safety and infection control policies while assisting with their enforcement.
• Absorbs responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills with regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws.
• Participates in Unity Environmental University Professional Development days and required annual trainings.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and student success.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (e.g., PhD) in neurobiology, health psychology, biopsychology, cognitive science, or a related discipline, or a master’s degree with ample professional experience in the field.
• 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 the college.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience teaching adult learners and/or teaching in an online context.
• Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management System to facilitate learning.

About Unity Environmental University

At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Unity’s enterprise model is a forward-thinking structure that organizes the university into distinct, mission-aligned business units called Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs). Each SEBU is semi-autonomous, allowing it to develop and deliver programs, products, or services tailored to the needs of specific audiences. This approach empowers leaders to make quick, audience-informed decisions and ensures that resources are allocated for maximum impact and viability. At the same time, essential services like academic administration, IT, human resources, and finance are standardized across Unity to support all SEBUs efficiently. This structure enables Unity to adapt rapidly, innovate, and stay focused on outcomes that matter for learners and the planet.

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.