Assistant/Associate Professor in Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability

Job Details

Unity Environmental University at Pineland is currently seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability with an entrepreneurial spirit to teach and design baccalaureate-level courses for our bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability. Courses include but are not limited to Sustainable Aquaculture Techniques I and II, Form and Function of Unique Marine Ecosystems, and Marine Operations and Boating Safety. Competitive candidates should have a record of scholarship in the field of aquaculture and marine sustainability and a strong passion for teaching courses in-person, designed to prepare learners for 21st century careers.
 

The Unity Environmental University at Pineland bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability prepares students for careers with environmental organizations, aquatic parks and aquariums, government agencies, and fisheries and aquaculture facilities as marine biologists, habitat restoration specialists, fisheries biologists, aquaculture technicians, or research scientists. This position will support Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability student success, career networking, completion rates, course instruction, development, and program review.
 

Day to day responsibilities:

• Teach environmentally focused Aquaculture and Marine Sustainability courses and other courses as assigned.
• Develop up to 4 to 6 courses per year.
• Be knowledgeable in the appropriate delivery of the content in a non-standard calendar and within relevant modalities.
• Teach a minimum of 480 to 600 student workload credits per calendar year as assigned.
• Contribute to scholarship and research at a regional or national level.
• Work with the Dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate disciplines.
• Apply various learning modalities and technologies to engage and support in-person students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Guide capstone projects in assigned programs as needed.
• Help recruit students into the Unity Environmental University @ Pineland programs.
• Maintain currency in course delivery and technology.
• Demonstrate a high degree of commitment to customer service and quality education.

Requirements

Do you have the skills?

• The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the discipline or closely related field of study, along with:
• Field experience in aquaculture, fisheries, marine research or management.
• Specialization in aquaculture, oceanography, ichthyology, and fish health.
• Demonstrated ability teaching in an in-person postsecondary environment.
• Record of scholarly research through publications, presentations and/or professional practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with technical terminology as appropriate.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
• Great time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in-person with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the Institution
•  Ability to obtain a valid Maine driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous, and well poised.

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