Adjunct Faculty in Entrepreneurship

Unity College•New Gloucester, ME

37d•Remote

About The Position

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 is hiring adjunct faculty to support Entrepreneurship courses within Career Edge's Applied Bachelor of Science programs. These programs prepare working adults to launch ventures, lead innovation efforts, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to sustainability challenges. Courses Needing Adjunct Faculty ENTR 2010 - Entrepreneurial Thinking & Opportunity Recognition Explores entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity identification, problem-solution fit, innovation frameworks, and responsible business design. Students apply entrepreneurial tools to real sustainability-related problems and practice early-stage venture ideation.

Requirements

Have experience in entrepreneurship, venture creation, innovation management, or applied business development.
Can guide adult learners in identifying opportunities, evaluating ideas, and thinking innovatively.
Are comfortable mentoring early-stage concept development and applied project work.
Are comfortable using AI-supported learning tools, including formative feedback systems and rubric-based evaluation.
Value sustainability, ethics, and socially responsible enterprise.
Master's in Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Innovation, or related field; OR substantial professional experience founding/running ventures.
Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design thinking, lean startup, or venture incubation.
Familiarity with sustainability-focused business design or impact entrepreneurship.