Environmental Science Adjunct Instructor: Inspire Learning

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University seeks adjunct instructors in Florida to deliver course content and manage classroom and student engagement. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, guiding students, and ensuring policy compliance across assigned courses.

The role requires advanced degrees in environmental sciences or related fields, plus teaching experience in higher education and relevant environmental credentials.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of professional experience in climate/energy
• At least two years of teaching experience in higher education
• Master's Degree in Wildlife & Fish Sciences, Ecology, Sustainability, or Water Resource management is required
• Environmental Certifications: CEP, REM, CES, NREPP
• Doctorate Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science or related field

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator to review student issues
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly
• Make calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent do not admit students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; keep records on campus
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive 20 minutes before class fully prepared
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior for questions
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following term
• Ensure students adhere to University Policy
• Attend graduation ceremonies if possible
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate and assist students with academic issues and attendance
• Maintain current information related to subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by safety, health, and conduct rules

Skills

Climate/energy experience

Higher ed teaching

Student engagement

Education

Master's in Wildlife & Fish Sciences / Ecology

PhD in Environmental or Marine Science

Job description

Everglades University seeks adjunct instructors in Florida to deliver course content and manage classroom and student engagement. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, guiding students, and ensuring policy compliance across assigned courses.

The role requires advanced degrees in environmental sciences or related fields, plus teaching experience in higher education and relevant environmental credentials.