Adjunct Faculty in Environmental Crime Investigation

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 adjunct faculty to support environmental crime and criminal justice coursework within the Applied Bachelor of Science in Environmental Crime Investigation.

This major blends criminal justice foundations with environmental regulation, investigative methods, and systems thinking.

Course Needing Adjunct Faculty

• ENCJ 2010 - Administrative Structure and Criminal Justice

Introduces students to the structure, functions, and administrative processes of criminal justice systems, with attention to environmental crime enforcement and regulatory contexts.

Who We're Looking For

Faculty who:

• Have expertise in criminal justice, environmental enforcement, regulatory policy, or investigative practice.
• Can translate justice system structures into accessible, practical learning for adult students.
• Value ethical practice, procedural justice, and environmental responsibility.
• Are comfortable teaching online with AI-supported tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, or related field.
• Relevant field experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in environmental enforcement, compliance, or investigative work.
• Experience teaching adult or professional learners.

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.