Employment Opportunities - Faculty Listings

                                                         Adjunct Instructors
                                                          Temporary, Part-time
                                    Fall 2008 (August 25, 2008 – December 15, 2008)

Unity College is accepting applications for the following Adjunct Instructor positions:

                                                             Herpetology

This course will survey the biology of amphibians and reptiles. Aspects considered include: classification and systematics, origin and evolutionary history, diversity, anatomy, physiology, population structure, community ecology, reproduction and development ecology, natural history, biogeography, conservation and more. The lab components will incorporate morphology, diversity, and taxonomy Identification of major groups, families and local species will be stressed. 
                                                               
                                                  Introduction to Computers

This course introduces Microsoft Windows-based computers; and the application software categories of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation. The emphasis of this class is on the concepts and hands-on teaching of computing and problem solving. The internet, as well as e-mail etiquette, web browsers, web search, and desktop operating systems will also be introduced. Networking, telecommu­nications, computer ethics, computer-related careers, and the history of the computer are also covered. Concepts and procedures will be introduced and discussed in the lecture prior to the hands-on lab where students apply learned skills.

College Composition

This course focuses on basic principles of composition, with an emphasis on the roles that reading, thinking and revision play in the process of composing. In addition to learning how to summarize and respond analytically to frequent reading assignments, students are expected to develop ideas of their own, primarily in short essays. Revision is stressed as a means of reevaluating the content, structure, and point of view of previous drafts. The assigned readings vary, depending on the instructor. Each semester, supplementary course descriptions detailing the topics offered by composition instructors are published in the course schedule. 

                                      
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess competence in the profession or discipline with the ability to effectively communicate training and subject matter to others. Instructors will hold the minimum credentials appropriate to the discipline, such as professional certifications or appropriate academic degrees.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume’, list of 3 professional references, and an employment application to Kathleen Hale, Director of Human Resources at khale@unity.edu or mail to Human Resources, Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Rd., Unity, ME 04988. Online employment application is available at: www.unity.edu/jobs or contact 207-948-3131, ext. 369. 

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CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CARE AND EDUCATION

Unity College in Maine, “America’s Environmental College,” seeks an enterprising colleague to join our faculty for fall of 2008. We are accepting applications for a Captive Wildlife Care and Education Faculty position.

Primary responsibilities include leading and coordinating one of Unity’s fastest growing majors, Captive Wildlife Care and Education, and mentoring the program’s passionate students in educational and co-curricular activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of education and experience that combines non-formal and interpretive services with captive wildlife care and/or rehabilitation.

Teaching workload is 21 credits per year (approximately 7 courses total). Faculty are expected to mentor students, engage community, pursue scholarship and share in college governance. This is a two year Visiting Faculty position at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank, renewable with potential for continuation as regular faculty upon approval of the faculty and president. Bachelor’s degree required for Instructor rank; terminal degree required for Assistant Professor rank.

Review of applications will begin July 14, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply send a cover letter, Curriculum Vita, and contact information for at least three professional references to Kathleen Hale, Director of Human Resources at khale@unity.edu. Electronic submissions only. All positions are subject to funding.

Posted:  June 25, 2008

                                              An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unity College hopes to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society.