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Subject Matter Expert Global Sustainable Development Policy

Employer
Unity Environmental University
Location
New Gloucester, Maine, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Aug 14, 2024

Job Details



About Unity:
At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission to make environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Hybrid Learning and the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

Our Mission:
We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

About Distance Education :
Distance Education provides an entirely asynchronous, online learning experience that adapts to the unique circumstances of each student. Our fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as non-degree credits, empower learners to shape their own educational journey. With 8 five-week terms for undergraduates and 5 eight-week terms for graduate students, our model offers unparalleled flexibility. Students can learn at their own pace, and take breaks as needed. By using the everyday environment as a laboratory, students will integrate their studies into their daily life. This makes our education ideal for busy professionals who seek to advance their careers while still honoring their commitments. We are committed to empowering our students to become the changemakers our world needs, wherever they are.

The Opportunity:
Unity University seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop a program curriculum and courses related to global politics and policy topics related to tourism destination management, development policy, and political economy for the new Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Destination Management. SMEs will work closely with the Associate Director of Sustainable Ecotourism and Recreation and the Dean of Graduate Studies to advise on and develop curricula related to sustainable and regenerative tourism, tourism development policy, and geopolitics as they relate to tourism/economic development.

Qualifications

Do you have the skills?
  • Master’s minimum with expertise in environmental policy (or related field)
  • Knowledge of environmental policy issues and how they intersect with various dimensions of tourism.
  • Knowledge of global sustainable development goals and challenges.
  • Knowledge of economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism and hospitality.
  • Experience with collaborative teaching, evidence-based pedagogy, and/or course design preferred.
  • Ability to write technical instructions, such as student assignment instructions.
  • Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Google Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
  • 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 University.
Are you contemplating the job but uncertain if you should apply? We encourage you to reach out to us regardless. At our company, we acknowledge that not everyone begins their professional journey with equal advantages, opportunities, or privileges. Therefore, we value your unique skills and experiences. Take a chance and submit your application; you may be precisely the individual we're searching for!

The Location
Unity University's 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.

Company

 Unity Environmental University.

At Unity, a private university in Maine, sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It’s the foundation of our entire approach, and has been for more than 50 years.

We apply sustainability principles to everything we do, from our properties around the State of Maine, to our online degrees offered to students everywhere, to our enrichment experiences and entrepreneurial endeavors at locations from northern Maine to Arizona to Brazil.

Engage with Unity Environmental University and you’ll start to ask tough questions, challenge the status quo, and envision new possibilities. If taking the lead in creating a more sustainable future sounds like the future you want, we can make it happen.

Unity Environmental University

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