Part-Time Lecturer: “Advanced Seminar in Technology, Culture, and Society: Pathways to a Clean Energy Economy”

Part-Time Lecturer: “Advanced Seminar in Technology, Culture, and Society: Pathways to a Clean Energy Economy”

New York University: NYU – Global: NYU Tulsa


Location

NYU Tulsa

Open Date

Mar 15, 2024

Description

Position Description

NYU Tulsa is seeking a local, part-time instructor to teach “Advanced Seminar in Technology, Culture, and Society: Pathways to a Clean Energy Economy” for Spring 2025 (mid-January to mid-May). The course is sponsored by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. The course is taught in English, and there are 15 in-person instructional weeks. Students will be a mix of upperclassmen. The schedule will be discussed with the final candidates. The instructor will design the course, prepare for all classes, teach, grade student work, and hold at least one office hour per week. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their teaching experience. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at the NYU Tulsa campus.

Course Details

 

This course offers a broad overview of the global and American energy industries and the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to a green energy future, including scientific, economic, policy, and ethical perspectives on this critical shift in the world economy. Topics will include the structure and history of the energy sector; fundamentals of renewable energy technologies and their scalability; the economics of transitioning to green energy, including costs and investments, market dynamics, subsidies and incentives, workforce development, and economic growth impacts; the role of politics and public policy in shaping the energy landscape; major international agreements and national policies on climate change; and ethical considerations such as the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, equity and fairness in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, and the role of advocacy and community engagement in driving the clean energy transition. The course will take advantage of Tulsa’s central place in the American energy industry, with guest speakers and site visits complementing classroom learning.

 

About NYU and NYU Tulsa:

 

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Tulsa is NYU’s 12th undergraduate study away program. A dynamic and diverse city with a rich and complex history, Tulsa offers an abundance of opportunities for NYU students and faculty alike, whether as a destination for a study away semester, a summer internship, a short-term program, or research and creative work. If you would like to learn more about our program please visit NYU Tulsa .

 

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD in Economics, Engineering, or a related field. We seek candidates who can integrate interdisciplinary perspectives in teaching the course. Ideally, we seek candidates with two to three years of experience teaching at the university level; experience teaching American undergraduates is helpful. In some instances, significant professional expertise and experience in the relevant field may be a suitable substitute for teaching experience. Salary will be based on equivalent part-time faculty rates for the course and location, and other terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. The successful candidate should have the right to live and work in the United States prior to appointment.

 

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Application Instructions

All candidates must submit the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current C.V.; and (3) sample syllabus or list of topics and readings

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Description

Position Description

NYU Tulsa is seeking a local, part-time instructor to teach “Advanced Seminar in Technology, Culture, and Society: Pathways to a Clean Energy Economy” for Spring 2025 (mid-January to mid-May). The course is sponsored by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. The course is taught in English, and there are 15 in-person instructional weeks. Students will be a mix of upperclassmen. The schedule will be discussed with the final candidates. The instructor will design the course, prepare for all classes, teach, grade student work, and hold at least one office hour per week. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their teaching experience. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at the NYU Tulsa campus.

Course Details

 

This course offers a broad overview of the global and American energy industries and the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to a green energy future, including scientific, economic, policy, and ethical perspectives on this critical shift in the world economy. Topics will include the structure and history of the energy sector; fundamentals of renewable energy technologies and their scalability; the economics of transitioning to green energy, including costs and investments, market dynamics, subsidies and incentives, workforce development, and economic growth impacts; the role of politics and public policy in shaping the energy landscape; major international agreements and national policies on climate change; and ethical considerations such as the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, equity and fairness in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, and the role of advocacy and community engagement in driving the clean energy transition. The course will take advantage of Tulsa’s central place in the American energy industry, with guest speakers and site visits complementing classroom learning.

 

About NYU and NYU Tulsa:

 

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Tulsa is NYU’s 12th undergraduate study away program. A dynamic and diverse city with a rich and complex history, Tulsa offers an abundance of opportunities for NYU students and faculty alike, whether as a destination for a study away semester, a summer internship, a short-term program, or research and creative work. If you would like to learn more about our program please visit NYU Tulsa .