Non-Credit Lecturer-Green Jobs or Sustainability

About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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The Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) division offers a range of short-term licensure and certificate training programs and courses tailored to meet the needs of Connecticut residents and businesses. These programs, known for their high quality, cater to individuals re-entering the workforce or aiming to acquire new technical skills to advance their careers. Learn more about our programs here: Workforce Development and Continuing Education - CT State

Position Details

Course s include the following:

• Asbestos abatement instructor
• Lead consultant instructor
• Clean Energy –
  • Solar
  • Offshore wind
  • Renewable thermal
  • Fields that support the energy workforce including utility arborists
• Building energy conservation
  • Insulation Technician
  • Building automation systems
• Water treatment and management
• Sustainability
  • Hydroponics
  • Waste and resource management

Position Summary

The College is seeking part-time non-credit lecturers who are passionate about inspiring and preparing the next generation of Green Workforce and Sustainability professionals. Whether you’re recently retired, exploring a career change, or eager to share your expertise in environmental innovation, CT State offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while earning a great wage. If you’re an experienced professional with hands-on experience in sustainability, renewable energy, environmental science, green building, energy efficiency, environmental health and safety, or related fields, we invite you to join us in preparing students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the growing green economy and help build a more sustainable future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director or designee, the non-credit lecturer is accountable for the effective performance in these essential duties: 

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Industry Certification in the field you are applying to.
• Related work experience in the field you are applying to.
• Ability to present curriculum in a classroom or lab environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Additional qualifications may be requested, as relevant to the academic department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in workforce development, adult education, continuing education, or non-credit training programs, particularly in short-term certificate or credential-aligned programs.
• Experience designing or delivering customized training programs (onsite, online, or hybrid).
• Knowledge of the current industry trends and workforce needs
• Two (2) or more years of practical experience in the field for which you are applying with an understanding of industry credentialing or licensure requirements.

Salary:

• Commensurate with specific course, location & demand.

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Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• A copy of your Certificate or License if applicable

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
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• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

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