Unity Environmental University · 10 hours ago

Online Baccalaureate Adjunct - Agroforestry Non-timber Forest Products or System Design

Cumberland County, ME

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

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Responsibilities

This position is responsible for facilitating engagement in 5-week undergraduate-level courses in agroforestry, specifically courses in non-timber forest products and/or agroforestry system design, as well as 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.

Qualification

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AgroforestryForestryEthnobotanyLandscape ArchitecturePermacultureTeaching adult learnersOnline teachingCanvasLearning Management SystemDigital conferencing toolsPersonal computer proficiencyMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTime management skills

Required

The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (e.g. PhD) in Agroforestry, Forestry, Ethnobotany, Landscape Architecture, Permaculture, or related discipline or a master’s degree with ample experience in the profession

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

Preferred

Experience teaching adult learners and/or teaching in an online context

Experience using Canvas or other Learning Management System to facilitate learning

Company

Unity Environmental University

For more than fifty years, Unity Environmental University has been preparing the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders to successfully face real-world challenges.

Founded in 1965