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 and teach online courses for a new bachelor’s degree in Conservation Law Enforcement. 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:

• Wildland Fire
• Wildlife Trafficking  
• Conservation Law Enforcement 
• Report Writing and Testifying 
• Physical Fitness and Mental Health for Law Enforcement
• Introduction to Justice
• Criminal Procedure
• Crisis Intervention 
• Criminalistics 

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree in the discipline or a related field (master’s degree required, doctoral degree preferred)
• Previous professional experience working in the field of conservation law enforcement or criminal justice
• Prior experience in online course design and instruction in higher education (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

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. No other substantial physical activity is required.