Subject Matter Expert in Renewable Energy
- Employer
- Unity Environmental University
- Location
- New Gloucester, Maine, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 8, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Science & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Distance Education Programs
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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 Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, and Unity @ Pineland). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including 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. You can learn at your own pace, and take breaks as needed. By using your everyday environment as your laboratory, you'll integrate your studies into your 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 Environmental University is seeking enthusiastic Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the development of courses on renewable energy. These courses (a 100-level and a 200-level baccalaureate course) are designed to introduce students to different renewable options, and help students understand environmental impacts, political, social, and economic dynamics, and apply best practices for managing and leading change in green energy markets. These courses support a degree programs in Sustainable Business Management with a focus on Renewable Energy. SMEs will collaborate with academic deans and learning experience designers to develop curricula aligned with program objectives.
Qualifications
Do you have the skills?
• An advanced degree (Master’s minimum) in renewable energy, energy systems and sustainability, clean energy management or a related field with significant professional experience.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (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.
The Location:
Unity Environmental University's Distance Education curriculum is 100% online. Our DE Subject Matter Experts will work remotely and are required to reside within the United States for the entire duration of the work. It is the responsibility of the Subject Matter Expert to ensure that they are working in a state that aligns with the tax information reported to HR.
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 and cover letter, unofficial copies of all University/College transcripts, and points of contact for three references.
Company
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.
- Website
- https://unity.edu/
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