Duke University, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Position ID:
Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor - Solar Energy Course
Position Type:
Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2023/12/14 11:59PM
finished (2023/11/28, finished 2024/04/02, listed until 2023/12/14)
finished (2023/11/28, finished 2024/04/02, listed until 2023/12/14)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University seeks an experienced renewable energy project development professional for an Adjunct Instructor position. The purpose of this position is to co-teach Duke’s graduate-level course, “A Practical Introduction to Solar Energy Project Development in the U.S.,” known informally as “Intro to Solar Project Development.” The course, offered during both fall and spring semesters, examines the complex process of developing, financing, and building non-residential solar energy projects, and introduces the major players involved. The Instructional Staff member will collaborate with the course instructor to design and deliver course content, leading up to half of class meetings. This course provides a foundation of knowledge and a set of tools useful for students interested in solar development, corporate sustainability or the energy industry at large. At the end of the class, students will be able to: ● Understand how public policy affects non-residential solar development, including key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state level solar programs and goals ● Define various non-residential solar market segments including utility-scale, community solar, and commercial and industrial ● Define the role of developer, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) provider, lender, and tax equity investor, amongst others ● Apply the tools used in siting and infrastructure evaluation ● Describe the major steps in an interconnection process ● Describe key steps in real estate due diligence ● Describe the critical elements of legal contracts including Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, and EPC agreements ● Describe the commonly used project financing structures, and how solar system value is split amongst stakeholders ● Build a basic financial model to calculate project IRR Applicants should possess sufficient climate and energy experience to be able to design and deliver a course that successfully guides graduate students and upper-level undergraduates to achievement of these learning objectives. The successful candidates will be experienced with climate and energy with a master's degree, a doctorate in a field related to climate, energy or environmental studies, or equivalent professional experience; and will present with a demonstrated talent for mentoring student work in the relevant methods.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
2101 Campus Drive
Box 90335
Durham, NC 27708
2101 Campus Drive
Box 90335
Durham, NC 27708