Adjunct Faculty, MS in Energy Policy and Climate Part-time

Adjunct Faculty, MS in Energy Policy and Climate

Position: Adjunct Faculty, MS in Energy Policy and Climate Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs

Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Institution Description: Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. As part of the nation's first research university, AAP offers high-quality master's degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45 programs and distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and over 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings. AAP's website, https://advanced.jhu.edu/, provides additional information.

Position Description: We are seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach an asynchronous online course on the fundamental science of how the climate system works. The instructor will teach the observed and projected impacts of climate change through the examination of observational data and climate/Earth system model predictions and projections. The candidate should be comfortable teaching: (1) physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, focused on the greenhouse effect; (2) the carbon cycle and its relation to the energy system; and (3) predictions and projections of climate change. Students will engage with the material through class discussions and a diverse set of assignments. The ideal candidate will exhibit a robust background in climate science, physical/atmospheric/ocean systems modeling as well as experience with climate policy. This expertise is crucial for a course that examines climate change's impacts through the lens of data and model projections. A PhD degree in a relevant discipline is required, along with a commitment to inclusive education and student engagement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, with a PhD.
• At least three years of professional work experience in climate modeling or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a relevant field
• 1-3 years of graduate-level teaching experience
• Five years of professional work experience in climate modeling

Application Instructions: The position will remain open until filled. Candidates must submit the following:

• A cover letter highlighting your experience working in heritage risk management, as well as describing your approach to teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations for the two most recently taught courses, if available
• Transcript from highest degree earned
• The selected candidate will undergo a background check and provide three references

Salary Range: The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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