Environmental Science Instructor - Adjunct

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• 2-4+ years of professional experience; Climate, Energy

• At least two years of teaching experience in higher education

• Master's Degree in Wildlife & Fish Sciences, Ecology, Sustainability, or Water Resource management is required

• Environmental Certifications: CEP, REM, CES, NREPP

• Doctorate Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science or related field

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues

• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)

• Make phone calls to students who have been absent

• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses

• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses

• Notify registrar of changes in roster

• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared

• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student

• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations

• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi

• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area

• Conduct class according to scheduled times

• Prevent excessive breaks

• Avoid dismissing classes early

• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session

• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising

• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term

• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy

• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies

• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner

• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance

• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught

• Complete annual professional development plans

• Tutor students as necessary

• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct