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Unity Environmental University · 5 months ago

Online Graduate Adjunct Faculty in Sustainable Technology and Computing

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

Unity Environmental University is dedicated to making environmental education accessible and affordable. They are seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach courses for their online graduate MS in Sustainable Technology and Computing program.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

We are particularly interested in hiring adjunct faculty to teach the following courses: Foundations of Sustainable Technology and Computing, Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Design, Energy-Efficient Systems and Green IT, AI for a Sustainable Planet, Sustainable Technology Studio

Courses are taught asynchronously with a maximum of 20 students per course

Qualification

. in computingSustainabilityOnline teaching experienceSustainable computing experienceProgramming PythonProgramming RProgramming JavaScriptProgramming C++Systems thinking in computingSustainable software developmentEnergy-efficient computingAI/ML development toolsCanvas proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommitment to environmental focusOrganizational skillsTime management skillsEffective communication

Required

Ph.D. in fields that blend computing and sustainability or a master's degree with ample experience in the profession

Computing skills: Programming (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript, or systems languages like C++)

Systems thinking in computing infrastructure (cloud systems, embedded systems, hardware/software interface)

Sustainable software development

Energy-efficient computing

Familiarity with AI/ML development tools and computational modeling

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 using email and digital conferencing tools

Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the college

Preferred

Experience with online teaching and previous use of Canvas is highly desirable

Prior work or experience in sustainable computing is highly desirable

Benefits

Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

Company

Unity Environmental University

For more than fifty years, Unity Environmental University has been preparing the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders to successfully face real-world challenges.

Founded in 1965