Clean Energy Facility Maintenance Instructor - Northland SP27

Alfred State College • Buffalo, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Alfred State College seeks an industry-experienced professional to teach in its Clean Energy Facility Maintenance Certificate program at the Buffalo Campus, located at the Northland Workforce Training Center. This teaching-focused faculty position delivers classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction to prepare students for careers in clean energy, building automation, energy efficiency, and facility maintenance. Full-time and part-time appointments are available, beginning in Spring 2027. Teaching load and schedule depend on appointment type; classes meet during the day, Monday through Friday, and each semester runs 15 weeks.

Instruction covers the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of modern building systems and renewable energy technologies, including electrical fundamentals and building systems; HVAC, heat pumps, and geothermal technologies; solar photovoltaic and wind energy systems; building automation, lighting controls, and energy efficiency; electric vehicle charging and battery storage; microgrids, energy auditing, and integrated building operations. The instructor delivers project-based classroom and laboratory learning, maintains a safe and organized lab, supports curriculum development, advises and mentors students, and participates in recruitment, industry partnerships, and college activities.

The position offers a salary of $55,000. Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, fertility benefits, tuition benefits, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and retirement options including a defined-benefit pension. Visa sponsorship is not available. Alfred State College is not an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related technical field, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building automation, or facility maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical systems and apply industry-standard safety practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, such as solar PV, wind, geothermal, or battery storage; EV charging; smart building systems; or energy-efficient facility operations.
• Experience in technical instruction, workforce training, or apprenticeship education.
• Familiarity with learning management systems or other instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, project-based classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and model industry-standard safety practices.
• Support curriculum development and keep course content current with industry technology.
• Advise and mentor students on coursework and career pathways.
• Participate in student recruitment, industry partnerships, and college activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with employer coverage of 73% to 88% of premiums and PPO or HMO options.
• Fertility benefits.
• Dental and vision benefits at no cost for employees and eligible dependents.
• Tuition benefits for continued learning and professional development.
• Up to 13 paid sick days per year for new employees, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement options, including a defined-benefit pension and voluntary pre- and post-tax retirement savings options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree