In-Person Baccalaureate Adjunct Faculty in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Description

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 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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 courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that emphasize the fundamentals of: Cartography, Geodesy, Coordinate Systems, and Projections. Students use ArcGIS to classify data, query tables and maps, analyze spatial relationships, set map projections, build spatial databases, edit data, and create map layouts in an effort to understand and explore pressing environmental questions.
• 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 Geographic Information Systems or related discipline 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 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