In Person Assistant/Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation

Description

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.
 

The Opportunity:
Unity Environmental University @ Pineland is currently seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation with an entrepreneurial spirit to teach and design baccalaureate-level courses for our bachelor’s degree in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation. Courses include, but are not limited to, Animal Training, Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry and Genetics, Comparative Animal Anatomy, Comparative Animal Physiology, Enrichment and Exhibit Design, and Wildlife Rehabilitation Techniques. Competitive candidates should have a record of scholarship in the field of captive wildlife care and rehabilitation and a strong passion for teaching courses in-person, designed to prepare learners for 21st century careers.
 

Unity Environmental University @ Pineland bachelor’s degree in Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation prepares students for careers at zoos and aquariums, and in the veterinary fields as animal welfare officers, and for a future-focused on the care and well-being of wild and captive animals around the world. This degree provides students with the essential knowledge and professional skills to succeed in settings such as veterinary medicine degree programs, companion and wild animal care facilities, wildlife rehabilitation, and preserves.
 

This position will support Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation student success, career networking, completion rates, course instruction, development, and program review.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Teach environmentally focused Captive Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation courses and other courses as assigned.
• Develop up to 4 courses per year.
• Be knowledgeable in the appropriate delivery of the content in a non-standard calendar and within relevant modalities.
• Teach a minimum of 480 student workload credits per calendar year (~8 courses/year) as assigned.
• Contribute to scholarship and research at a regional or national level.
• Work with the Dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate disciplines.
• Apply various learning modalities and technologies to engage and support in-person students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Guide capstone projects in assigned programs as needed.
• Help recruit students into the Unity Environmental University @ Pineland programs.

Qualifications

Do you have the skills?

• The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the discipline or closely related field of study, DVM or other equivalent terminal degree, along with:
• Training or experience in the field of animal health and/or behavior.
• Substantial experience working with wildlife in zoos, aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, nature centers or veterinary practice.
• A knowledge of basic husbandry, training, and/or enrichment of wild and/or captive wildlife.
• Animal health and behavior centric research experience working with wild and/or captive wildlife.
• Demonstrated ability teaching in an in-person postsecondary environment.
• Record of scholarly research through publications, presentations and/or professional practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with technical terminology as appropriate.
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
• Great time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in-person with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the Institution.
• Ability to obtain a valid Maine driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous and well poised.

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!
 

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, In-Person @ Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
 

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, and weekends. Working extended hours required as needed. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting the Institution’s needs. Although Unity Environmental University employees are generally scheduled to work at their specifically assigned locations, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.
 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
 

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance