Alternative and Renewable Energy Instructor - Adjunct (onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• This is an onsite/campus position
• 3-5+ years of hands-on work in electrical, general construction, or renewable trades in solar design, installation, green building designs, energy policy department, clean energy design, wind energy systems, and sustainable systems.
• Master's degree in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Systems, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, Energy Systems, Clean Energy Systems
  • PhD is preferred
• Highly preferred Industry Certifications: Credentials in NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners), OSHA, LEED, or BPI.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate 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 all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct