[Hiring] Adjunct Instructor in Neurobiology and the Mind-Body Connection @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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating 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.
• Meeting expectations for timely feedback, engagement in Discussion Board tasks, and responsiveness to students.

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.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and skills with regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws.
• Actively participates in Unity Environmental University Professional Development days and required annual trainings.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.).
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match.