Adjunct Instructor – Environmental Justice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Facilitate participation in 5-week undergraduate courses focused on Environmental Justice and/or related subjects.

• Conduct asynchronous teaching within online baccalaureate degree programs.

• Oversee courses with an average of 20 students per class.

• Provide prompt and constructive feedback.

• Participate in Discussion Board activities.

• Respond to student inquiries.

• Instruct courses during the designated five-week academic terms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Terminal degree (e.g., PhD) in environmental studies, environmental justice, philosophy or ethics, environmental law, environmental policy, or a related field, or a master's degree paired with significant professional experience in the domain.

• Professional or research experience in addressing environmental justice, environmental equity, or environmental advocacy within community, organizational, policy, or educational frameworks.

• Proficient in operating a personal computer and related software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

• Effective and appropriate communication skills using e-mail and digital conferencing platforms.

• Personal dedication to the environmental mission and objectives of the college.

• Experience in teaching adult learners and/or in an online educational setting (preferred).

• Familiarity with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems to enhance learning (preferred).

• Must reside in the United States for the entire academic term.

• Submit a CV along with unofficial transcripts; a cover letter is optional.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement Plan with up to 8% matching contribution.