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ENERGY INSTRUCTOR D-Lab (part-time 40%) to join a program that works with people around the world to develop and advance collaborative approaches and practical solutions to global poverty challenges. Will co-teach the MIT class EC.711/EC.791 (G)/2.651 Introduction to Energy in Global Development a 12-unit class that provides a broad survey of energy technologies in developing countries and practical hands on experiences through labs and projects. The class is taught annually during MITs fall semester (Sept through Dec). Students survey energy technologies including solar wind and hydropower cooking indoor heating irrigation and agricultural productivity through an international development context to impart energy literacy and common-sense applications. This course focuses on compact robust low-cost systems for meeting the needs of households and small business; and provides an overview of identifying user needs assessing the suitability of specific technologies and strategies for implementation in developing countries. Labs reinforce lecture material through hands-on activities including system assembly and testing. Team projects involve activities including connecting with pre-selected community partners product design and analysis to continue the development of ongoing projects.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Masters degree; experience working on energy technologies in low-resource settings; hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication and measurement systems; expertise with value chain analysis and/or engineering analysis studio-based design pedagogy and working with students in a project-based environment; excellent organizational time-management and oral and written communication skills. PREFERRED: Post-graduate degree in engineering or design; experience in engineering design and/or manufacturing in low-income international settings. Job #23521
Salary: $10500 per semester as a co-instructor.
Must be able to spend flexible hours working with students in a workshop setting outside of class time.
This is a part-time one-semester position subject to renewal.
7/11/2025
Employment Type
Part-Time
