Biofuels/Renewable Energy Technology Instructor

This is a 10- or 12-month position.

The Arkansas Delta is an area of historic agriculture significance with millions of acres under cultivation. In the past few years, this production has shifted to support the emerging biofuel industry in the region. This emerging industry requires a workforce with a continuum of skills from high school graduation through a baccalaureate degree. With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, higher education institutions in the region are creating a Career Pathway in Renewable Energy Technology.

Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree, masters preferred, in biofuels/renewable energy or related field such as chemistry or biology with emphasis on a background in biofuels. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of biofuel production processes. Experience must include the competencies, skills and knowledge levels the instructor will be expected to teach. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications required as well as good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities: Reports to the VP for Workforce Technology with responsibility for assisting a cross-institutional faculty team to develop the career pathway in year one. Subsequent responsibilities will include teaching courses in the program to both college students and concurrently enrolled high school students. Faculty responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct instruction in a wide variety of settings and time frames including some evenings and weekends.

• Assist in the planning for instruction including developing course objectives, syllabi, and preparing course materials.

• Organize and maintain instructional equipment as required.

• Serve as faculty advisor to an assigned group of students.

• Comply with all policies of Mid-South Community College.

• Build positive relationships with constituencies in the emerging biofuel industry in the region.

Salary: $37,500 to $50,000 depending upon experience, credentials, and contract length, with full college benefits.

Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Application Materials: Completed MSCC application, resume, letter of interest, copy of transcript(s), and statement of educational philosophy.