Vocational Skills Lecturer - Technical and Solar Sales Instructor

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Harper College seeks a Part-time Technical and Solar Sales Instructor to deliver curriculum in solar energy systems, technical sales, and related regulations. Classes may be day, evening, or weekend based on enrollment.

You will use Blackboard and PowerPoint, record attendance, and submit grades as required per semester. The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, with NABCEP certification preferred, and 2+ years teaching adults.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Priority for degrees/certifications in business, sales, solar, or related field.
• A NABCEP certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience teaching adults.

Responsibilities

• Follow the approved course syllabus and meet course objectives.
• Instruct labs and effectively utilize Blackboard, PowerPoint, and assessments.
• Maintain and update curriculum, quizzes, and textbooks as needed.
• Record attendance and submit midterm/final grades per semester.

Skills

Solar energy systems

Technical sales

Industry regulations

Financial incentives

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

NABCEP certification preferred

Tools

Blackboard

PowerPoint

Assessments

Job description

Description

Part‑time teaching positions are based on enrollment. Classes may be scheduled for daytimes, evenings, or weekends. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your username and password.

Responsibilities

Technical and Solar Sales Instructor. The qualified candidate must possess subject matter expertise in solar energy systems, technical sales, industry regulations, and financial incentives, including tax credits, rebates, and other renewable energy programs. Responsibilities include following the approved course syllabus, meeting established course objectives, lab instruction, and effectively utilizing Blackboard, PowerPoint, and assessments. The instructor will maintain and update the course curriculum as needed i.e., syllabus, textbooks, PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, etc. The instructor will record student attendance, submit midterm and final grades as required per semester, and complete state mandated training. A part of the Career and Technical Programs Division, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) offers short‑term professional training leading to certification, digital badges, and industry‑specific knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Priority will be given to those with current degrees or certifications in business, sales, solar, or a related field. A NABCEP certification is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Experience teaching adults and 2+ years of experience in the field is required.