Renewable Energy Academy Instructors

The Green Center at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL is designed to provide green jobs training and serve as a resource for the LLCC and greater Springfield community on topics related to green jobs and sustainability.

Position Overview:

Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for contractual instructors for the Renewable Energy Academy through the Workforce Development department.  These accelerated, daytime courses are set to begin January 2012 and will be based at the main campus in Springfield.  Courses to be taught included: 

• Energy and Electricity Basics
• Introduction to Renewable Energy
• Solar-Thermal Installation and Maintenance
• Solar-Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance
• Small Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance
• Introduction to Geothermal

Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a field related to the course(s) being taught.  Applicants must also have attended a hands-on installation training session in the past 2 years or must have successfully installed at least 3 systems (please include references for the project owners of the systems that were installed).  Preferred qualifications include 2 or more years teaching and/or field-specific training experience; successful completion of NABCEP Entry Level Exam and/or NABCEP installation certification or other relevant, recognized industry certifications; experience teaching diverse populations and adults. 

Compensation: These contractual positions are non-benefited, grant-funded and will require 12 - 24 hours per week.  Compensation will be no less than $40 per hour.

To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications.

Julie Rourke
Director Workforce Development
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd.
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256

Lincoln Land Community College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.