Adjunct Professor - Energy Systems Management

Job Title:

Adjunct Professor - Energy Systems Management

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco’s Energy Systems Management program seeks adjunct professors for the 2025-2026 academic year from the field of energy, engineering, earth or natural sciences, policy or related sub-disciplines or interdisciplinary programs who can teach one or more of the following graduate courses: Quantitative Methods (Energy and the Earth System); Electricity Systems; Integrated Resource Planning; Energy Modelling; Energy Technologies; Energy Policy.

Full Job Description:

The Energy Systems Management program seeks candidates from the field of energy, engineering, earth or natural sciences, policy or related sub-disciplines or interdisciplinary programs who can teach one or more of the following graduate courses: Quantitative Methods; Electricity Systems; Integrated Resource Planning; Energy Modelling; Energy Technologies; Energy Policy.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track, academic positions vary from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program.

Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based upon the course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, are here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar.

Part-time faculty at USF are unionized and benefits are listed on the USF Part Time Faculty Association’s website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.

Minimum qualifications

• Ph.D. in Energy, Engineering, or a related field or interdisciplinary program is strongly encouraged; advanced ABD candidates and Masters recipients with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Energy industry experience is welcomed and valued.
• Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness at the university level and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University are required.
• The successful candidate must be committed to academic excellence and to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

All applicants should submit the following information:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of teaching ability (e.g. sample syllabi and teaching evaluations)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time

Pay Rate: Salary

Salary Range: $2,256 per unit