Open Rank Faculty – Renewable Energy Instructor or Assistant Professor

Location: Morrisville, NY Category: Full-time Faculty Posted On: Wed Oct 9 2024 Job Description:

Campus Title: Instructor / Assistant Professor

State Title: Instructor / Assistant Professor

Department: Renewable Energy, School of ABT

Bargaining Unit: UUP-08; view our units state benefits summary here (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf) !

Professional Rank and Salary Range: $55,000 – $62,000, dependent on qualifications

Duration: Academic Year (this position follows the 10-month Academic Calendar)

About our Program:

SUNY Morrisville has been a demonstrated leader in technical education of renewable energy graduates since 2009. This position would join a vibrant faculty and staff dedicated to renewable energy systems. This position is tightly linked with SUNY Morrisvilles newly constructed Agricultural and Clean Energy Technology (ACET) Center (2021), which houses 30,000 square-feet of experiential indoor laboratories dedicated to solar PV installation, solar hot water, wind installation and maintenance, tower climbing safety and rescue, clean heating and cooling (including heat pumps), and biofuels. It has an 86-kW solar PV array dedicated to teaching and learning at the small commercial scale available to this position.

Read more about our program by visiting our website, linked here: https://www.morrisville.edu/areas-of-study/renewable-energy

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville seeks an Open Rank Faculty Instructor or Assistant Professor to join our Environmental and Renewable Resources Division! This person will focus on technical education at the undergraduate level and workforce development. Workforce development grants, program expansion, and curriculum development are expected from the successful candidate. Typical contact hour expectations (lectures plus labs) are 14-17 hours/week each semester. Most courses have a structure with 2 lecture hours and 2 or 3 lab hours each week.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching undergraduate courses

Growing workforce development training opportunities through SUNY Morrisvilles Renewable Energy Training Center

Providing outreach and recruitment efforts

Growing the workforce development capacity will include pursuing funding and implementing workforce training, as well as developing partnerships with industry and other educational institutions.

Curriculum development for renewable energy college courses and workforce development is expected, with a focus on meeting current and future industry demand.

In addition to teaching, faculty members have an expectation of service to the campus community through committees, program review and assessment, and activities such as student club advising.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Assistant Professor Level: Masters (or higher) in renewable/sustainable energy, engineering/technology, or related discipline

Instructor Level: Bachelors in renewable/sustainable energy, engineering/technology, or related discipline

Some teaching experience at the collegiate or vocational level in a related/relevant discipline

Practical experience outside of academia, relevant to the renewable energy industry

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Degree(s) in a field relevant to the needs of the renewable energy industry

Renewable energy industry experience (e.g., hands-on technical experience in solar, wind, HVAC/heat pumps, and/or tower climbing)

Industry relevant certifications, such as NABCEP, IGSHPA, EPA 608, Competent Climber/Rescuer

Proficient with learning management systems (LMS), such as Brightspace, Blackboard, etc.

Experience teaching in online, hybrid, and/or HyFlex modalities

Proficient with MS office suite

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

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