Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

With offices in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, BSP is a nimble, bipartisan firm with unique expertise in technology innovation, finance, government, legislative strategy, and policy. We help our clients see around corners to anticipate and adjust to rapidly evolving political, legislative, and regulatory landscapes. Our firm provides government affairs, policy analysis, direct lobbying, coalition management, business development, and communications planning for over 90 clients including top energy and mobility companies, leading industry coalitions, major policy think-tanks, and some of the largest investment firms in the world.

About The Role

The Director for Clean Energy will support client engagement, strategy development, regulatory and policy research, and government affairs execution for leading clean energy companies, non-profits, trade associations, and financial institutions. Core responsibilities and competencies include:

As part of a client team, support and provide strategic counsel and craft and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to achieve federal policy goals
Independently manage significant research or analysis projects for major clients, and present analysis and conclusions to clients
Help design legislative strategy and edit and draft policy and business content to help execute a multi-pronged government affairs strategy
Strong writer with the ability to deliver client work product summarizing and explaining complex ideas and concepts in a format that is clear, concise, and easy to digest
Proactively track policy issues or legislative, synthesize information, and anticipate what type of data or information clients will require
Build relationships with key policymakers both on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies and with other influential federal government-oriented stakeholders
Prepare clients for Congressional hearings, federal agency rulemakings, and other federal legislative and regulatory proceedings
Represent clients in national trade associations and industry coalitions
Build third-party political, advocacy, NGO, and industry allies to support strategic policy objectives

About You

7-10 years of federal government, policy or corporate government relations experience in the energy sector
Strong understanding of Congressional lawmaking and federal regulatory processes
Strong understanding of Federal Agencies’ funding programs and policy development
Established Congressional and Executive branch relationships and you confidently interact with key Hill staff, elected officials, and executives alike
Strategic thinker with polished oral and written presentation skills
Thrive under pressure and can balance long and short-term priorities to deliver results
Resourceful and entrepreneurial, roll-up your sleeves, and not afraid to think outside the box
Experience as a team-oriented people manager
Want to work with a team who values collegiality and a sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits

BSP offers highly competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible PTO, transit benefits, and paid family, parental leave. BSP is committed to ensuring pay equity, based on experience, qualifications, and performance.

The City of Scottsdale is hiring an Environmental Planner to create plans, policies and programs that enable city employees to comply with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. This position interacts with all city departments in coordinating environmental compliance with air quality permits, state and county environmental reports, and underground storage tank requirements. The Planner also works with city departments on internal sustainability programming and messaging, leading the city Green Team, and assisting with the greenhouse gas inventory.

Education and Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Urban Planning with an environmental emphasis, Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
Five years of professional environmental regulatory compliance and environmental management experience and experience developing organizational and public sustainability policies.
An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Within 12 months of hire obtain a 16-hour RCRA training certification.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Provides administrative support to their designated area of responsibility.
• Effectively communicates information on behalf of their direct leader, including written and verbal communication.
• Creates reports as required to provide information for management decision-making.
• Works cooperatively with third parties, including, but not limited to, government agencies, contractors, vendors, and real estate professionals.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Communicates with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Shares findings with appropriate disciplines to work towards constant improvement of processes and results.
• Supports the development of plans for managing the company’s energy resources.
• Assists with analyzing operations procedures and processes to determine areas in need of energy efficient improvements.
• Assists with the maintenance of energy efficient technologies and cost/benefit analyses of implementation.
• Supports the development and implementation of energy efficient programs across the business.
• Supports the collaboration with industry experts for cost effective and carbon friendly building and refrigeration systems.
• Supports business operations efforts to reduce total cost of refrigeration, HVAC and lighting repair and maintenance spend.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, reconcile, and substantiate balances in the associated General Ledger accounts.
• Proficient in data entry and typing.
• Displays expense and cost control in decision-making.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Sustainability, Facilities, Engineering, Business or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Local travel required.
• Up to 10%.

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Monitoring trends in environmental science, renewable resources, sustainable work processes, and other diverse fields. Researching traditional sources for new data sets, key reports, and analytic proceedings. Exploring alternative media, early adopters, and unconventional indicators to support corporate benchmarking and environmental regulatory compliance efforts.

– Assesses current organizational energy usage rates and develops energy conservation goals and performance metrics for the organization.

– Oversees energy audits that are conducted at each organizational location.

– Develops and implements changes to facilities, systems, machinery, equipment, policies, or practices with the goal of reducing energy consumption and related costs.

– Oversees renovation or new construction projects to ensure that sustainable building practices are followed wherever possible.

– Recommend energy efficiency upgrades for energy savings.

– Perform calculations and energy modeling to quantify energy savings of upgrades.

– Produce estimates for energy efficiency projects.

– Develop new methods for improving energy calculation templates to increase efficiency and accuracy.

– Develop strategies, goals and objectives specific to project execution.

– Encourage and facilitate innovation amongst the broader team in identifying and implementing energy efficiency solutions.

– Develop and grow relationships with key utility partners, market participants, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders.

– Identify, develop, and negotiate commercial frameworks for participation in decarbonization projects involving transmission, utility-scale storage, and other advanced energy technologies.

– Demonstrate proficiency in writing, reviewing, and editing scopes of work to ensure that the design engineers are meeting the intent of the Facility Improvement Measure.

– Support the Request for Proposal (RFP) and procurement process along with Facilities and Planning, Design, and Construction.

– Develop, process, and track equipment, materials, and informational submittals.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

– Three (3) or more years experience in engineering.

– Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

– Effective communication skills.

– Strong attention to detail.

– Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.

– The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.

– Work collaboratively with others on a team.

– High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.

– Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.

– Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.

– Effective time management and organizational skills.

Education Requirements:

– Bachelor’s Degree required.

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers. NEEA is dedicated to accelerating both electric and gas energy efficiency, leveraging its regional partnerships to advance the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices.

Since 1997, NEEA and its partners have saved energy equivalent to powering more than 640,000 homes each year. As the second-largest resource in the Northwest, energy efficiency can help offset most of the region’s new demand for energy, saving money and keeping the Northwest a healthy and vibrant place to live.

NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area with a minimum of 2-days work onsite at NEEA’s office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US.

Summary

The Program Manager is the business manager of one or more programs that transform markets for energy efficient products, services, and practices. This role will have a focus on efficient natural gas Commercial and Residential Products programs. The Program Manager is responsible for assuring the overall design, planning, resourcing, and execution of assigned market transformation programs. The Program Manager coordinates, leads, and works cross-functionally while managing and creating critical market relationships to implement market transformation programs and is accountable to deliver the associated business results. The Program Manager position is highly collaborative which includes but not limited to; facilitation of communication within Program teams, leading and delivering project schedules against milestones, as well as identifies, escalates, and resolves issues resulting from development efforts.

The incumbent will share our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes for all.

Salary range: $85,000 – $95,000 exempt

salary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Could This Be Your Dream Job?

Do you enjoy leading cross-functional teams and working on high profile, complex, data-driven projects? Does the prospect of engaging with national stakeholders to bring value to Northwest consumers excite you? Are you the kind of person that isn’t afraid to jump into strategic conversations with experienced partners about how to grow a mature program?

The Typical Day May Include…

Oversee daily program operations including: stakeholder management, internal/external reporting, leading internal teams, preparing Initiative Life Cycle documentation, executing implementation strategies, and managing contractors and program budgets.
Lead cross-functional team in developing and continuously refining the program strategy.
Work proactively with internal and external strategic partners to gather data insights and adaptively manage market intervention strategies.
Balance needs of a diverse group of stakeholders and industry partners including utilities, manufacturers, and retailers to achieve multi-year program goals and achieve market lift.

What Are You Good At?

Top performers will be excited about increasing availability and adoption of energy efficient products across the Northwest region and nationally. You will enjoy thinking creatively to help grow a mature program and build on previous success. You are skilled at coordinating with regional and national partners to align goals and increase market influence.

You Likely Have the Following Experience:

The ability to systematically identify barriers, develop activities to address those barriers and implement those activities.
Experience working with technical concepts and making sound business decisions based on technical and market attributes.
Experience leading a cross-functional team with distinct experiences and perspectives.
Experience working with data to identify trends and market insights and using that information to adjust program strategy.
The intuition to identify how your stakeholders and partners want to be communicated with and utilizing those communications approaches. These may include: 1-on-1 conversations, phone conversations, in-person meetings, newsletters, emails, web meetings, group presentations, emails, newsletters, and trainings.

Your Education, Experience, and Skills:

A minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience managing complex programs in a cross-functional team environment. New product development experience a plus.
BA/BS Degree with major course work in engineering, economics, or business; MBA or related degree a plus
Experience managing programs comprised of multiple projects required.
Strong investigative and exploratory skills.
Able to prioritize competing demands from various internal and external clients.
Experience applying quantitative and qualitative methods.
Experience managing contracts and contractors to achieve project objectives required.
Ability to do a combination of communications, coordination, documentation, and detailed technical work in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing remote project teams.
Drives to good decisions with incomplete information; applies best practices in adaptive strategy and change management.
Assesses progress toward clearly defined and articulated business objectives by maintaining a scorecard for each Program. Ensures market progress metrics and goals are set, tracked and reported for each Program.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered.

This Principal Program Lead, Sustainability role will lead the development and oversee the implementation of Chick-fil-A’s renewable energy strategy. Additionally, this role will oversee the utility management and rate optimization for restaurants. The selected candidate will provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on a range of energy related topics, including renewables, energy efficiency, energy regulation and policy updates, EV infrastructure, and others.

This role will interface cross-functionally with Corporate Procurement, Finance, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory & Government Affairs, CFA Supply, Design, Facilities & Equipment, and External Communications. The job position will be responsible for orchestrating energy efficiency and renewables knowledge-sharing and will drive the innovation agenda in this space.

This role is based in Atlanta, Georgia. If a candidate meets our relocation policy guidelines, Chick-fil-A does offer relocation.

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Responsibilities

This is a professional role with no current people leadership responsibilities. However, leading partner suppliers, identifying key stakeholders, developing relationships, and influencing teams and leadership will be key outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

Leading, implementing, measuring and communicating the renewable energy strategy for the company
Ensuring all relevant renewable options are explored in order to reach carbon reduction targets globally.
Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, VBLs, Restaurant Development, Supply Chain, and others to ensure renewables strategy and its implementation are consistent with the company targets & policies
Overseeing rate optimization and aggregation for restaurants
Providing subject matter expertise on energy policy, including federal and state initiatives that impact energy, such as NEVI.
Presenting to senior leadership a comprehensive environmental, financial, and technical analysis of renewable energy options
Developing and managing relationships with key suppliers, strategic partners, and internal decision makers
Participating in trade organizations and associations on behalf of the company, presenting as appropriate
Directing third-party sustainability and energy renewables experts, innovators and thought leaders to help shape future plans
Supporting the organization’s efforts to act as good stewards of the planet we share

Minimum Qualifications

Well-rounded and experienced in all forms of renewable energy
Demonstrated success with implementing a renewable energy strategy
Knowledge of power industry, including rate plans, rebates, aggregation opportunities
Proven organizational project management experience including leading and implementing projects
Ability to influence senior leadership as well as peers throughout the organization
Effective communication to diverse audiences, including the ability to translate complex data to usable insights
Desire and demonstrated ability to influence others to accomplish objectives
Demonstrated mindset to grow, continually learn and improve
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Parkhill is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to further our goals for a reduced environmental footprint and conserving resources.

This position offers a competitive salary plus opportunities for bonuses. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance, pre-tax programs for child and health care, paid time off, employer-funded retirement plan, employer paid short and long-term disability, and an excellent wellness program. In addition to our great benefits, our employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, professional development and a life-balance friendly work environment.

ABOUT PARKHILL

Parkhill is a multidisciplinary firm that provides comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for a multitude of projects in the government, commercial, and institutional sectors. We benefit from our projects every day–our children go to the schools we design, we drink the water from our treatment plant designs, our trash goes to the landfill we designed, and we receive medical care from the hospitals that we designed. The projects we build together make a real difference in our community, and that makes coming to work each day more rewarding.

“Employees are our most valuable resource.” You may hear that a lot. But at Parkhill, we don’t just pay lip service to the idea. We act on it. Parkhill aggressively recruits the best talent in the region then fosters a working environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. We invest in specialized training, continuing education, and professional licensing that propel our people toward their personal and professional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Takes lead on Parkhill’s Sustainability Action Plan.
Lead the Parkhill Sustainability Steering Committee.
Research and present solutions for designs to meet the 2030 challenge.
Work with all Parkhill markets as an internal consultant on each project.

Basic Requirements

5+ years of sustainable design.
LEED AP certification
Revit experience is preferred.
Cost estimating and the effects of sustainable design initiatives.

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants for a technical professional position including communications support in the area of energy efficiency and decarbonization for industry sector. This position augments ORNL’s industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization team that is operating in support of DOE’s Better Plants and Better Climate Challenge programs. The mission of the MEERA group is to research, analyze, and disseminate knowledge on energy, carbon, water, and material efficiency in the manufacturing sector and develop, deploy, and promote impactful practices, tools, and technologies. MEERA group is a part of ORNL’s Manufacturing Science Division in the Energy Science and Technology Directorate. The position is located in Oak Ridge, TN.

Through its energy efficiency & decarbonization technical assistance programs, MEERA group develops a diverse portfolio of industrial energy efficiency tools and resources which are delivered to the manufacturing sector through various technical assistance and training events worldwide. MEERA group actively supports industry partners in improving manufacturing plant energy efficiency and decarbonization via roles in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants and Better Climate Challenge programs.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

You will have following duties/responsibilities:

Assist ORNL’s Better Plants team in organizing virtual in-plant trainings (VINPLTs), managing virtual training sessions online, working with DOE system experts in developing training documents, quizzes, etc. VINPLTs offered by the Better Plants program are multi-session virtual trainings delivered by industry-recognized experts. VINPLTs include virtual training sessions that train the attendees to identify energy conservation opportunities, quantify savings from those opportunities, and implement projects to realize the energy and cost savings.
Assist ORNL’s Better Plants team in organizing in-person in-plant trainings (INPLTs), Energy Bootcamps, and Carbon Bootcamps. Candidate will maintain in-person in-plant training and bootcamp databases and develop monthly program impact reports to share with DOE program manager. The candidate will assist in developing training agendas, interact with energy experts, and manufacturing companies to coordinate training activities.
Work with ORNL’s Better Plants program manager and maintain technical resources (reports, fact sheets, software tools, etc.) on DOE as well as ORNL Better Plants websites.
Provide communications support to the Better Plants and Better Climate program. The candidate will author articles, blogs, and reports on the topics of Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization and Sustainability.
Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and be able to perform data processing, manage databases, and perform quality checks to support DOE Better Plants Reporting.
Support the development of effective communication strategies and lead efforts to disseminate program information to industrial stakeholders.
Lead efforts to follow up with Better Plants Partners on the implementation of the identified energy savings opportunities from INPLT, VINPLT and other Better Plants activities; identifying barriers and success factors for the implementation of identified opportunities.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

A BS in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management, environmental science or related discipline, or MS / MBA degree in energy management, environment and science communication, or related disciplines. At least one year of experience with energy efficiency management, or environment and science communication, and/or projects support activities is desired.
Proficiency with the use of Excel and/or other tools in engineering data reduction and analysis is preferred.
Knowledge of environmental science, energy efficiency, decarbonization, utility energy service contracts, and mechanical systems and controls is desired.
Ability to work creatively and cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary research team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support regular interactions with Laboratory staff, sponsors, industry, and academia and to prepare reports, proposals, publications and journal articles are required.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to support team building, partnering and leadership.

Willing to travel. You will be involved in meetings with DOE sponsors in Washington DC and will attend key conferences and workshops. Travel will be periodically required to visit manufacturing facilities. Travel is estimated at 3-4 times per year.

At United, we take bold action. And our Government, Corporate and Environmental Affairs team are the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with the US government and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Corporate and Government Affairs team represents United on public policy and legislative issues. And our Environmental Affairs team is equally working hard to shape an environmentally sustainable future. Together these teams advocate for a cleaner, safer, and more optimistic future for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe.
Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for working with leadership on sustainability planning and strategic development to drive progress towards meeting United’s environmental objectives. In coordination with United leadership, define and lead the environmental disclosure strategy, inclusive of ESG reporting obligations, data aggregation processes and associated controls. This role is responsible for the reporting and tracking of our ESG performance relative to our sustainability commitments, with a key focus on production of high integrity data, communicating with accuracy and consistency, and compliance with relevant regulatory expectations. Relying on applicable expertise, maintain awareness of the full ESG landscape to drive standard processes and continuous improvement in United’s ability to communicate our environmental leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive transparency of our Scope 3 emissions and integration of sustainability into United’s supply chain such that it’s reflective of our decarbonization strategy and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Represent United and United’s sustainability strategy through engagements, as required.

Collaborate and implement programs and projects that further United’s thought leadership on decarbonizing air travel through direct engagement, policy advocacy, data management and analysis, digital tools and resources, strategic partnerships, and more
Lead and manage disclosure requirements in response to current and emerging applicable ESG regulatory compliance obligations at the state and federal level and internationally
Drive climate-related ESG responsibilities and associated data tracking, analysis and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions inventory and other environmental metrics
Foster a culture of high integrity disclosures by incorporating best practices relative to data management, and transparent and accurate communications
Apply expertise in full landscape of ESG disclosure frameworks and standards, including but not limited to TCFD, CDP, SASB, etc.
Develop and implement United’s external engagement strategy relative to ESG rating agencies, investors and other key collaborators
Manage and analyze progress against goals with a focus on continued optimization. Engage with and represent United to key external organizations across corporations, non-profits, government entities, industry and more
Understand key trends, market developments, sustainability commitments, and other relevant developments to inform strategic decision-making
Support internal and external briefings and communications as appropriate
Committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Model integrity, possess self-awareness and foster an environment of accountability
Provide transparent communication to department staff, leadership, and stakeholders
Establish individual goals that align with United’s climate ambition: net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Use technical knowledge and experience to provide decision-making and guidance in strategic implementation of strategy and programs

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desiredâ€ qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental sciences/policy or related area
Minimum 7 years of Environmental or ESG experience (including active and emerging ESG regulations, disclosure frameworks, and standards)
Knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies
Strong business and financial competence to evaluate strategies and opportunities relevant to our business
Experience in evaluating complex business challenges and developing pragmatic solutions
Experience with stakeholder engagement with key groups including communities, government officials, NGOs, employees, etc.
General understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability
Strong interpersonal and judgment skills to lead teams toward company goals
Strong analytical skills, strategic/innovative thinking, and long-term vision
Ability to “scan the horizonâ€ and apply risk/benefit approach to emerging issues
Strong communication and presentation skills with experience addressing senior management and/or external audiences required
Proficient skill using Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s degree
Airline or hard-to-abate experience
Experience working in highly collaborative settings
Leadership and people management experience

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Undergraduate Studies is seeking applications for an instructor or lecturer in Environmental Sciences (ES), Sustainability, and Geographic Information Systems (pending program approval). The anticipated start date of the position is August 2024. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure earning position with an expected teaching load of eight courses per academic year and the possibility of optional summer teaching.

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching regularly offered undergraduate courses in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, and Geographic Information Systems with particular focus on core courses, planning, urban systems and the built environment and the potential for additional ES and GIS courses. The instructor or lecturer will also provide appropriate service to the university and program, including coordinating the GIS certificate.

One of the nation’s largest universities with over 69,000 students, UCF is a metropolitan research institution, with the Carnegie Foundation’s highest classification for research activity and community engagement. UCF has a diverse student population, with approximately a quarter being first-generation students and a large percentage being multilingual. A Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), UCF awards the second highest number of degrees to underrepresented students in the nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree (for an instructor) or doctoral degree (for a lecturer) in Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Biology, or related discipline from an accredited institution at time of application.

Professional experience in sustainability and urban systems.

Potential for research production in Environmental Sciences or Sustainability.

Ability to teach in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, and Geographic Information Systems.

Experience teaching at the post-secondary level.

Ability to engage with web-based instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

Documented research experience in Environmental Sciences.

Documented teaching experience in Environmental Sciences and Geographic Information Systems.

Evidence of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Experience with web-based instruction.

Significant experience with professional use of Geographic Information Systems.