In-Person Baccalaureate Adjunct Faculty in Art and Ecology

Unity Environmental University is seeking In-Person Baccalaureate Adjunct Faculty in Art and Ecology for its New Gloucester, ME campus. The role involves teaching 5-week courses that integrate art and environmental observation, fostering student engagement and creativity. Candidates should have a graduate degree in visual arts or a related field, along with professional experience. This position emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning in a collaborative educational environment.
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, Distance Education, Hybrid
Learning, and the Technical Institute for Environmental
Professions). We prioritize our students' needs above all else,
offering a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid,
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 Art and Ecology 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 Art and Ecology courses focusing on
close observation of the natural environment and exploring how
natural phenomena influence and guide artistic endeavors. In this
course students create original artwork using a variety of media to
explore the interplay of art and science and express the natural
environment through their personal point of view.
• Courses are taught in-person with an average of 20 students per
course.
• Instructors must meet expectations for timely feedback,
classroom engagement, and responsiveness to students.

Qualifications

Do you have the skills?
• The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in the
visual arts or a related discipline with ample professional
experience.
• 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
Unity Environmental University.

Desired skills:
• Experience teaching in-person at the postsecondary level.
• Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management System to
facilitate learning.

The Location:

Unity Environmental University at Pineland’s curriculum is in
person at our Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester, Maine.

Benefits:

This is a temporary part time position and is not eligible for
benefits.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should click on the Apply Now
button and submit a CV, cover letter, unofficial copies of all
University/College transcripts, and points of contact for three
references