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Wind Energy Technology Instructor (Adjunct) Overview Position Type Part Time Education Level Associates Degree (required) Description
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 forCareer & 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:
- Teach state approved courses in Wind Energy Technology.
- Instruct students in competency-based program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
- Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.
- Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by College policy and certification/regulatory agencies.
- Assist in recruiting and maintaining student retention.
- Assist in the creation of curriculum, instructional materials, and oversight of classroom, lab, and equipment
- Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
- Comply with all College policies and procedures.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- 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.
- Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
- Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
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- Good communications skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
- Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in wind energy (or similar) from a regionally accredited educational institution*PLUS*3 to 5 years of wind energy industry experience.
- Minimum of 100 clock hours of vocational teaching experience.
- Certified Global Wind Organization (GWO) Educator preferred.