Adjunct Lecturer - MA in Sustainable Energy

Requisition #: A-174531-36

Status: Part Time

Type: Adjunct Faculty

School: Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Salary: $8,500 per course run

Location City: Washington

Location State: DC

Location Zip Code: 20001

Closing Date: 10/10/2025 at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/174531

General Description

Founded in 1943 and a Johns Hopkins division since 1950, The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) has been educating global leaders for more than eight decades. As a top-ranked graduate institution with a distinguished faculty, SAIS consistently ranks as one of the top schools of international relations in the world. SAIS was founded to provide a practical approach to training students in international leadership and foreign relations and to provide mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in related fields. To learn more about SAIS, visit www.sais-jhu.edu.  

Johns Hopkins SAIS invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer to teach in the online Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy program. This is a remote, part-time teaching opportunity beginning in Spring 2026, with preparation work starting late Fall 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an instructional designer from the Educational Design & Instructional Technology team to start late Fall semester 2025/early Spring semester 2026 to develop the online course: Sustainable Energy & Climate Change (separate contract provided).
• Engage students in a dynamic, interactive, and rigorous online learning environment using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and other technologies.
• Serve as the instructor of record for the newly developed course at least two times over future terms, to include:

o    Develop and deliver engaging course content that meets the program's learning objectives and curriculum standards.

o    Facilitate online class discussions, respond to student inquiries, and actively participate in the virtual classroom to promote student success.

o    Maintain accurate records grades, attendance, and academic performance in the university's learning management system.

o    Hold virtual office hours to provide academic support as needed.

o    Stay current with developments and advancements in the subject area and incorporate relevant trends into course content. Complete SAIS online teaching training prior to course launch.

o    Respond to requests and communications from students and university administrators in a timely manner (typically within 24-48 hours).

o    Adhere to all university and SAIS policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, and curriculum.

Qualifications

Experience:

• At least five years of deep and demonstrated expertise in energy transition and climate policy is essential.
• Prior teaching experience, especially with strong student evaluations, is highly preferred.
• Experience teaching in online format is a plus.

Education:

• A Ph.D. is preferred but not required; candidates with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Applications MUST be submitted using Interfolio and include the following:

-   Cover letter

-      Curriculum vitae or resume

-   Evidence of teaching effectiveness (or equivalent in a professional setting) in the form of teaching evaluations from the last 2 years

-   Contact points of three references.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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