Subject Matter Expert in Environmental Engineering

About Unity

At Unity Environmental University, we aim to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our model integrates a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to foster collaboration and innovation. These units include Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, and Unity @ Pineland. We prioritize our students' needs, offering various modalities such as hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our culture prepares students to address real-world challenges and inspires the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds to protect and sustain our planet.

About Enterprise Education

Enterprise Education offers an entirely asynchronous, online learning experience tailored to individual student needs. Our fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, along with non-degree credits, enable learners to shape their educational journey. With 8 five-week terms for undergraduates and 5 eight-week terms for graduate students, our flexible model accommodates busy professionals who wish to advance their careers while maintaining their commitments.

We are committed to empowering our students to become changemakers who can make a positive impact on our world. The Opportunity

Unity Environmental University seeks individuals interested in enhancing their teaching and curriculum development practices by leveraging emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to design innovative online courses in Environmental Engineering. We are seeking part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) faculty to support the development of new courses in our Environmental Engineering program.

• Courses are delivered asynchronously in 5-week terms and focus on applied, real-world projects spanning the duration of each course.
• SMEs will collaborate closely with the Program Director and Learning Experience Designer to develop engaging, applied, and accessible curriculum content aligned with industry and academic standards.
• Candidates may support development in one or more of the following courses:
• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Examines technologies and processes used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, including physical separation methods, chemical treatment processes, and biological treatment systems.
• Air Pollution Control Engineering: Explores sources, impacts, and control of air pollutants, covering topics like health effects of indoor and ambient air pollution, air quality policy and regulation, emissions estimation, air quality modeling, and technologies for controlling particulate and gaseous emissions.

Qualifications

• Specific expertise and experience applying environmental engineering or environmental modeling to real-world problems.
• Familiarity with teaching engineering concepts online.
• Experience with online teaching and/or distance learners is desirable.
• Ability to write clear, student-facing instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adult or undergraduate learners.
• Background in online or distance education.
• Willingness to explore the potential of generative AI tools to enhance learning and/or workplace performance.

The Opportunity

To apply, interested and qualified candidates should click on the “Apply Now” button and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Reference information may also be requested. The preferred start time for this position is August, 2026.