Online SME - Wildfire Science and Management

About Unity College:

For more than fifty years, Unity College has been preparing the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders to successfully face real-world challenges. With environmentally focused degrees, Unity College offers affordable and accessible degrees, certificates, and non-degree courses, through a variety of modalities including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online.

Our Mission:

Through the framework of sustainability science, Unity College provides a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Utilizing experiential and collaborative learning, our graduates emerge as responsible citizens, environmental stewards, and visionary leaders.

Position Overview:

Unity College seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the Bachelor of Wildfire Science and Management program. Wildfire Science and Management SMEs will work closely with the Dean of Environmental Conservation and Research to develop descriptions and learning outcomes for 8 core courses (24 credits) within the program.



Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (e.g. M.D., Ph.D.) in a related discipline (e.g. ecology, fire science, forestry, etc.) or a masters degree with ample professional experience.

• Prior experience in wildland fire management and/or restoration.
• Knowledge of the impact of fire on wildland ecosystems and processes.
• Experience with wildland management laws and policies.
• 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.
• Experience with online teaching and/or distance learners is desirable.
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the college.

The Location

Unity Colleges distance education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely.

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 and points of contact for three references.