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Remote Adjunct - Course Instructors for BS Animal Care and Behavior, MS Animal Behavior and Welfare

Remote Adjunct - Course Instructors for BS Animal Care and Behavior, MS Animal Behavior and Welfare

Husson University

ME • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Location : REMOTE - WORK FROM HOME, ME
Job Type: Part-Time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 00906
Department: Online Learning Instr (1350)
Division: Adjunct
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 500
Academic Year: Yes
Description
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 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.
The Division of Online and Distance Education at Husson University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty pool.This posting will remain open for a 90-day period to establish a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future online teaching or course development opportunities.
Applications are reviewed as instructional and course development needs arise during the posting period. After the posting closes, applications may continue to be reviewed from the established pool based on departmental needs. Teaching and course development assignments are dependent upon factors such as student enrollment, program needs, course scheduling, and institutional priorities.
Example of Duties
Husson University is seeking dynamic individuals to develop online courses for a bachelor's degree in Animal Care and Behavior and a master's degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. Course instructors are content experts who focus on providing an elite educational experience for learners to improve their skill level and knowledge.
Candidates with demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the following course topics are encouraged to apply:
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animal Comparative Anatomy
  • Animal Cognition and Consciousness
  • Animal Disease
  • Animal Genetics
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Training
  • Animal Welfare
  • Anthrozoology
  • Applied Animal Management
  • Behavioral Biology
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Research Methods for Animal Studies

Qualifications
  • An earned terminal degree in the discipline or a related field (doctoral degree preferred)
  • Prior experience in online course 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

Supplemental Information
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.
Please note that inclusion in the adjunct pool does not guarantee employment or an offer of assignment. Candidates will be contacted by the Division of Online and Distance Education only if selected for consideration for a specific opening.
This posting will close after the designated period. Candidates who wish to be considered for future opportunities are encouraged to apply to new postings as they become available.
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.
Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer
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