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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 (Unity Environmental University at Pineland, and Distance Education). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including 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.

About Unity Environmental University at Pineland:

Unity Environmental University at Pineland provides in-person, experiential learning that adapts to the unique circumstances of each student. Unity offers fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as non-degree credits, empowering learners to shape their own educational journey and become the changemakers our world needs. With 8 five-week terms for undergraduates, our model offers unparalleled flexibility. Courses at Pineland are taught in our state-of-the-art facilities, including HyFlex classrooms and laboratories, allowing students to immediately apply what they learn in their careers and lives. With a mixture of course offerings during the week, in the evenings, and on Saturdays, Unity's in-person education is ideal for busy professionals who seek to advance their careers while still honoring commitments. Students learn hands-on, integrating practical skills in and outside the classroom.

The Opportunity:

Unity Environmental University at Pineland is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach Environmental Issues courses for our in-person baccalaureate degree programs. Courses are taught on the Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester, Maine and run for five weeks in eight terms during the year.

Day to day responsibilities:

This position Is responsible for facilitating engagement in 5-week baccalaureate-level courses in Environmental Issues such as The Life Blood of Our World: Rivers, Lakes and Streams and Environmental Resilience: Tackling Climate Challenges.

• Courses are taught in-person with an average of 20 students per course.
• Courses may include fieldwork at local sites including testing and observation.
• Instructors must meet expectations for timely feedback, classroom engagement, and responsiveness to students.

Adjunct Compensation

At Unity Environmental University, adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $45 per student credit hour. In-person courses are delivered in five-week terms, and compensation for each course section is based on the number of student credit hours generated by enrolled students in that section.