About the position
Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering invites applications for one or more part-time, non-benefits eligible, Adjunct Lecturer positions in the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability. Adjunct Lecturers are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct Lecturers are employed based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment. This posting will be used also to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. The number of adjunct faculty hired varies from academic term to term, depending upon the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline
- Prepare and objectively grade class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes
- Maintain accurate, transparent student records
- Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries
- Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades
- Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
- Other duties as assigned by contract and/or by the Course Coordinator including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement
Requirements
- Applicants must have completed, or will have completed by the start date, a Masters, PhD or equivalent degree in Sustainability Management or a closely related field OR have equivalent demonstrated professional experience
- Demonstrated excellence in academic and/or applied experience within the field
- International experience is highly desirable
- Broad expertise in Corporate Sustainability, Operations & Risk and/or the Energy transition
- Knowledge of critical concepts such as just transition, sustainability markets, energy and sustainability policy, evolving technology landscapes
- Ability to teach in Evanston, IL in-person
- A passion for supporting the next generation of leaders in energy and sustainability
- Expert level knowledge and experience in at least ONE of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence and the Climate Transition, Carbon Markets (global), Global Sustainability Policy, Social Impact & Equity in the Climate Transition, Operational Sustainability, Energy / Water Nexus, Hard to Abate Sectors, Built Environment Sustainability / Net Zero Buildings, ESG Reporting, Standards and tools, Experience with climate change concepts including GHG assessments, Science-Based Targets, NetZero Strategy and Decarbonization roadmaps, Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Calculation, Analysis and Software
Nice-to-haves
- International work experience
- Teaching experience at the college level
- Experience with a learning management system, preferably Canvas
