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Online Adjunct Faculty: Solar Energy: Science, Technology, & Policy

Johns Hopkins University

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Posted:

July 17, 2020

Location:

Washington, D.C.

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Salary:

Open

Type:

Part-time

General Description

Institution Description:

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). As the nation's oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, Johns Hopkins offers high-quality master's degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students in the mid-Atlantic region and online. In addition to the online programs, AAP also offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs at its Washington, DC Center and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, MD. AAP enrolls almost 5,000 students each academic year. JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Position Description:

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach the Solar Energy course listed below within the Energy Policy and Climate program. The course will be taught online beginning in January 2021. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds.

Solar Energy: Science, Technology & Policy - This course focuses on the two primary solar technologies in the contemporary market: photovoltaic cells and concentrated solar power, with a focus on PV. The course will investigate techniques for increasing efficiency, expanding storage, and decreasing price. Solar energy for use as both distributed and grid-independent resources is considered. The course covers science and technologies, as well as the environmental impact on solar technologies. Additionally, the course examines the main structure considerations for solar technology development.

This course covers topics such as:

Solar photovoltaics
Concentrated solar
PV systems and applications
Passive and active solar for buildings
Energy storage
Solar power polices
Solar system economics
Public perceptions of solar

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A successful candidate would ideally be able to begin teaching online in January 2021.
An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as renewable energy technology or energy policy, with a master's degree at minimum
Relevant experience in solar technology/engineering and solar policy fields
One year of college-level online teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as renewable energy technology or energy policy
The background to teach a wide variety of courses in the energy, policy, and climate science fields.

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by September 15, 2020.
Candidates must submit the following:
Cover letter (in your cover letter, please indicate which course you are applying to teach for)
Curriculum vitae
Teaching evaluations for three most recently taught courses.
References upon request.
The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.

Internal Number: A-77296-2

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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