In Person Assistant/Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation

Unity Environmental University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation in New Gloucester, ME. The role involves teaching and designing courses related to wildlife care, supporting student success, and contributing to scholarship. Candidates should have experience in captive wildlife care and a passion for in-person teaching. This position is focused on preparing students for careers in zoos, aquariums, and veterinary fields.
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 (Distance
Education, Sustainable Ventures, Hybrid Learning and the Technical
Institute for Environmental Professions). 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.

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.

The Opportunity:

Unity Environmental University @ Pineland is currently seeking a
full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife Care
and Rehabilitation with an entrepreneurial spirit to teach and
design baccalaureate-level courses for our bachelor’s degree in
Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation. Courses include, but are
not limited to, Animal Training, Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry
and Genetics, Comparative Animal Anatomy, Comparative Animal
Physiology, Enrichment and Exhibit Design, and Wildlife
Rehabilitation Techniques. Competitive candidates should have a
record of scholarship in the field of captive wildlife care and
rehabilitation and a strong passion for teaching courses in-person,
designed to prepare learners for 21st century careers.

Unity Environmental University @ Pineland bachelor’s degree in
Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation prepares students for
careers at zoos and aquariums, and in the veterinary fields as
animal welfare officers, and for a future-focused on the care and
well-being of wild and captive animals around the world. This
degree provides students with the essential knowledge and
professional skills to succeed in settings such as veterinary
medicine degree programs, companion and wild animal care
facilities, wildlife rehabilitation, and preserves.

This position will support Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation
student success, career networking, completion rates, course
instruction, development, and program review.

Day to day responsibilities:
• Teach environmentally focused Captive Wildlife Care and
Rehabilitation courses and other courses as assigned.
• Develop up to 4 courses per year.
• Be knowledgeable in the appropriate delivery of the content in
a non-standard calendar and within relevant modalities.
• Teach a minimum of 480 student workload credits per calendar
year (~8 courses/year) as assigned.
• Contribute to scholarship and research at a regional or
national level.
• Work with the Dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs
in appropriate disciplines.
• Apply various learning modalities and technologies to engage
and support in-person students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Guide capstone projects in assigned programs as needed.
• Help recruit students into the Unity Environmental University @
Pineland programs.

Qualifications

Do you have the skills?
• The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the discipline or
closely related field of study, DVM or other equivalent terminal
degree, along with:
• Training or experience in the field of animal health and/or
behavior.
• Substantial experience working with wildlife in zoos,
aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, nature centers or veterinary
practice.
• A knowledge of basic husbandry, training, and/or enrichment of
wild and/or captive wildlife.
• Animal health and behavior centric research experience working
with wild and/or captive wildlife.
• Demonstrated ability teaching in an in-person postsecondary
environment.
• Record of scholarly research through publications,
presentations and/or professional practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong
interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with technical terminology as appropriate.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to
work both autonomously and in a team.
• Great time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in-person with students from
diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of
physical and academic abilities
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of
the Institution.
• Ability to obtain a valid Maine driver’s license with a good
driving record.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational
structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being
discreet, courteous and well poised.

Are you contemplating the job but uncertain if you should
apply? We encourage you to reach out to us regardless. At our
company, we acknowledge that not everyone begins their professional
journey with equal advantages, opportunities, or privileges.
Therefore, we value your unique skills and experiences. Take a
chance and submit your application; you may be precisely the
individual we're searching for!

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine

Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University
Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education,
In-Person @ Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business
& Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus.
The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing
cities for startups in the country.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and
can include days, evenings, and weekends. Working extended hours
required as needed. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling
responsibilities and meeting the Institution’s needs. Although
Unity Environmental University employees are generally scheduled to
work at their specifically assigned locations, there are times when
travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to
attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity
Environmental University location.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required
to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for
repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping and turning, and
fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the
telephone for internal and external communications.

Company Perks:

Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and
competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and
staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:
• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance