Adjunct Faculty in Communications (Writing & Professional Communication)

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, Unity @ Pineland). 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 Career Edge

Career Edge expands Unity’s mission by providing flexible, affordable, workforce-aligned degree pathways that meet the needs of working adults. Our 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s degrees streamline learning while maintaining rigorous expectations for critical thinking, communication, and professional readiness. All programs are designed around sustainability, systems thinking, and applied skill development supported by AI-enhanced learning tools.

The Opportunity:

Unity Environmental University seeks experienced, student-centered adjunct faculty to teach foundational Communications courses within Career Edge, our innovative new business unit offering workforce-aligned, fully online Applied Bachelor of Science degree programs. These programs support working adult learners across five sustainability-connected majors: Psychology & Human Services, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business Management, Environmental Crime Investigation, and Culinary Innovation & Food Systems.

The Communications curriculum builds essential writing, reasoning, and workplace communication skills through scaffolded courses and 1-credit micro-modules supported by AI-enabled learning tools. Faculty in this area play a crucial role in building student confidence and competence in academic and professional communication.

Faculty may be assigned one or more of the following courses:

• COMM 1100 – Writing Skills for Professional Success

A foundational writing course emphasizing clarity, structure, tone, conciseness, and writing for workplace audiences and purposes.

• COMM 2001 – Writing with Evidence

An intermediate course focused on argumentation, source evaluation, evidence-based reasoning, ethical use of sources, and professional documentation practices across sustainability-driven fields.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking faculty who:

• Are motivated to teach and mentor working adult learners in a fully asynchronous environment.
• Have expertise in college writing, business communication, composition, or technical writing.
• Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback grounded in best practices of writing instruction.
• Are comfortable using AI-supported learning tools, including formative feedback systems and rubric-based evaluation.
• Are committed to access, inclusion, and removing barriers for nontraditional learners.
• Can connect communication principles to real-world, professional applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Communications, Technical/Professional Writing, Rhetoric & Composition, or a closely related field.
• Online teaching experience.
• Strong record of supporting adult learners, first-generation students, or diverse learning needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching writing in applied, interdisciplinary, or career-focused programs.
• Familiarity or comfort with AI-enhanced instructional tools or willingness to learn.
• Professional experience in communication-intensive fields (editing, business writing, nonprofit communication, etc.).

Are you thinking about applying but unsure if it's the right fit? We encourage you to reach out anyway. We recognize that everyone brings different experiences and skills to the table. Take a chance and submit your application; you might be exactly who we're looking for.

The Location:

Unity Environmental University's Distance Education curriculum is 100% online. Our Distance Education Adjuncts will teach remotely and are required to reside within the United States for the entire duration of the academic term in which they are teaching. It is the responsibility of the adjunct to ensure that they are working in a state that aligns with the tax information reported to HR.

Benefits:

Unity Environmental University is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including options tailored for adjunct faculty. Benefits available to eligible employees include. Retirement Plan with up to 8% match

To Apply:

Complete the application and upload your cover letter, resume/CV and unofficial graduate transcripts.