[Hiring] Adjunct Instructor in Ethnobotany or Indigenous Horticulture @UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY

Role Description

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.

• This position is responsible for facilitating engagement in 5-week undergraduate-level courses in Sustainable Horticulture Practices in Indigenous Communities, 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.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (e.g., PhD) in horticulture, sustainable agriculture, ethnobotany, indigenous studies, 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match.

Company Description

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 (Distance Education, In-person Education, and Sustainable Ventures). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, 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.

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.