Renewable Energy and Sustainability Faculty

Located in America's First Region, historic Hampton Roads, a metropolitan region of 1.6 million residents, (Tidewater Community College) TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce development services in the region, enrolling over 45,500 credit students annually and employing more than 2,300 full- and part-time faculty and staff.  The nation's 35th largest community college, TCC is among the 20 fastest-growing large 2-year institutions in the United States.

Position Overview:

The major emphasis is on teaching, by working with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help the students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, workers, and citizens. In addition to being full-time faculty with the college, this position will serve as program head for the Sustainability/Renewable Energy Technologies program.

Responsibilities: 

This position will be expected to establish a new program in Sustainability/Renewable Energy Technologies for the college and all that will entail - i.e., accreditation, curriculum development, course development, establishing relationships with employers, developing a curriculum advisory committee, etc.  Specifically, this position will examine college programming to identify courses and curricula where sustainability programming exists and build new programming to complement or enhance current offerings.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching courses in the areas of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal energy systems), fuel cells, and other sustainable energy and related topics.
• Faculty responsibilities also include office hours, committee work, student activities, community activities, student advising, and professional activities.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening, and weekend programs of the college, as well as its distance learning programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology or related field with demonstrated competency and minimum of 2 years of industrial/professional employment experience in a relevant setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Industry certifications in renewable energy and sustainability.
• Experience with design and installation of renewable energy systems.
• Experience teaching engineering, electrical, or mechanical courses, preferably in a community college.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (oral and written communication).
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

To Apply:

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, a current résumé, unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees and any additional relevant coursework, a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (available online). Review of application materials will commence June 21,  2010, and will continue until the position is filled.  Please direct correspondence to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee - Sustainability
c/o Office of Human Resources
Tidewater Community College
121 College Place, Suite 607
Norfolk, VA 23510

Complete application packages may also be submitted by e-mail or by fax.  Application packages submitted by more than one means (e.g., partially by e-mail and partially by postal mail) will not be accepted. Hearing Impaired / TTY (757) 822-1248. Additional information about TCC and the position may be obtained by visiting the college's website or by calling (757) 822-1709.

All TCC positions require satisfactory completion of background checks prior to employment. This position is contingent upon availability of funding.  Tidewater Community College is an EEO/AA employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The college actively encourages applications by and nominations of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and older individuals.