Energy Training Instructor
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies
The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) is a leading online school in New York, offering the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York. Founded in 2006, CUNY SPS provides a wide range of programs including bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates, and non-degree courses. Known for its high rankings and affordability, CUNY SPS caters to busy working adults looking to complete their education on their own time.
Description
The CUNY SPS Office of Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) is seeking an experienced Energy Training Instructor to join the Energy Training team. This role involves designing, developing, delivering, and administering relevant learning programs for the Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS) Division of Energy Management. The program aims to train facility professionals to implement cost-saving energy measures and improve building operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver educational content, guide learners, provide support, and assess performance to ensure learning outcomes are achieved.
- Use various teaching and facilitation strategies to address multiple adult learning styles, promote learner engagement, and ensure the transfer of learning back to the job.
- Adapt instructional style to deliver training in person and virtually to building managers and operators, stationary engineers, energy auditors, and other facility professionals.
- Create a safe learner-centric environment where adult learners use critical thinking skills, are motivated, and are partners in the learning process.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and CUNY SPS partners to support the program.
- Audit learners' progress throughout the course and assess the impact on the overall effectiveness of the training program.
- Report on learner and course outcomes to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Participate in scheduled instructor meetings and professional development activities.
- Follow ADDIE instructional systems design principles to support the development of training materials and job aids.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty (mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, etc.), energy management, or sustainability.
- Two years’ experience teaching adult learners in a higher education setting preferred.
- Experience using the Blackboard Learning Management System preferred.
- Certifications preferred: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), or Professional Engineer (PE).