Remote Adjunct - Course Developers & Instructors for BS in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation
About the Department
Husson University in Bangor, ME, has been transforming students’ lives for over 100 years by inspiring and preparing them for professional careers in current and emerging fields through an education grounded in the sciences and humanities. Thousands of students have benefited from this transformative power of education, and we are committed to strategic decisions that ensure this impact continues well into the future. Husson University seeks to attract world-class adjunct faculty to enrich the educational experience of our professionally motivated students. We are committed to building a diverse faculty, part-time and full-time, who excel in teaching and thrive in a multicultural environment. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence through teaching, scholarship, and professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Position Duties
Husson University is seeking dynamic individuals to develop online courses for a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation and a certificate in Aquatic Animal Care. Online course developers and instructors are content experts who focus on providing an elite educational experience for learners to improve their skill level and knowledge. Course developers work closely with instructional designers and leadership to define expectations throughout the course build process. Candidates with demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the following course topics are encouraged to apply:
- Aquatic Animal Care
- Aquatic Animal Habitats
- Introduction to Wildlife Care and Management
- Human Dimensions of Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation
- Designing Captive Wildlife Experiences
- Wildlife Rescue, Transport, and Triage
- Research Design for Animal Studies
- North American Wildlife
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned terminal degree in the discipline or a related field (doctoral degree preferred)
- Prior experience in online course design and instruction in higher education (preferred)
- Previous experience working in wildlife care and rehabilitation or aquatic animal care (preferred)
- Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to providing innovative and engaging online education
Other Qualifications
Thank you for considering employment with Husson University. To apply and inquire about your application status, please use our online application system. We kindly request that applicants do not email or call to check on their application status. This is a pool of part-time adjuncts for the department to draw on as necessary. Applications will be reviewed as needed. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our application process.
Undergraduate Courses
- Master’s Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
- Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
Graduate Courses
- Master’s Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
- Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*
*Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.
Lab Sections (Undergraduate)
- Master’s Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
- Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour
Online Course Development: Proposal or development fees range from $500.00 to $3,000.00, depending upon the complexity of the assignment.