Wind Energy Technology Instructor (Adjunct)

 

Position Type: Adjunct

Position Status: Temporary

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Wellington                                                               

Department: Career & Technical Education                                                  

Position Reports To: Department Chair for Career & Technical Education

Position Start Date: January 2026

 

Job Summary:

The Wind Energy Technology Instructor for the Wind Energy Technology program is located at the Sumner Campus. This position will be responsible for effectively teaching introductory courses in Working-at-Heights, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical, Basic Mechanical, Basic Hydraulics, Rigging, CPR/First-Aid, Confined Space and Self-Rescue. Must be Global Wind Organization (GWO) certified or able to become certified within 6 months of hire.

 

Position Duties:

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  Teach state approved courses in Wind Energy Technology.

  
  


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  Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.

  
  


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  Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.

  
  


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  Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by College policy and certification/regulatory agencies.

  
  


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  Assist in recruiting and maintaining student retention.

  
  


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  Assist in the creation of curriculum, instructional materials, and oversight of classroom, lab, and equipment

  
  


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  Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.

  
  


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  Comply with all College policies and procedures.

  
  


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  Performing other related duties as assigned.

  
  

 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

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  Demonstrated proficiency in Working-at-Heights, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical, Basic Mechanical, Basic Hydraulics, Rigging, CPR/First-Aid, Confined Space and Self-Rescue.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.

  
  


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  Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

  
  

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  Good communications skills, both written and spoken.

  
  


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  Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.

  
  


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  Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.

  
  

 

Required Education and Experience:

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  Associate’s degree in wind energy (or similar) from a regionally accredited educational institution PLUS 3 to 5 years of wind energy industry experience.

  
  


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  Minimum of 100 clock hours of vocational teaching experience.

  
  


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  Certified Global Wind Organization (GWO) Educator preferred.