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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Computer Science, Faculty - Engineering
Local data professionals regularly interact with our students through teaching classes, speaking at seminars, sponsoring internships, and supervising capstone projects. Faculty members actively engage with industry partners and sponsors to assess our curricula and update learning objectives to provide the most up-to-date skills for supporting innovations in this region.
The department is an academic hub, in partnership with other SJSU departments and industry partners, for promoting education and research in applied data science. To address the immense demand for data science professionals, the department launched an MS in Data Analytics program in August 2018. This program provides students with the advanced education necessary to draw insights from real data and apply analytical skills to solve practical problems. Currently, 200 students are enrolled in the program, with continued plans for future growth.
More information about the Department of Applied Data Science at San José State University can be found here . More information about MS in Data Analytics program can be found here .
Brief Description of Duties
- Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; to maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and to cooperate with the department in the peer-review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
- Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) .
- All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of significant and relevant professional experience in a STEM field is required.
- Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline in Data Science and Analytics.
- Evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work.
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Campus Security Authority
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at
Compensation
Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the applicable Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). As the salary schedule indicates, compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV
- Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach
- List of References
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 90 days prior to start of each semester.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. The 2020 #1 Most Transformative University in the nation according to Money Magazine, San José State is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.
San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students — many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at
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About HASI
HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets advancing the energy transition. With more than $15 billion in managed assets, our investments are diversified across multiple asset classes, including utility‑scale solar, storage, and onshore wind; distributed solar and storage; RNG; and energy efficiency. We combine deep expertise in energy markets and financial structuring with long‑standing programmatic client partnerships to deliver superior risk‑adjusted returns and measurable environmental benefits. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: HASI). For more information, please visit hasi.com .
Position Summary
HASI is seeking an experienced portfolio management professional in the renewable energy sector to join our Portfolio Management team in Annapolis, MD. The Director of Portfolio Management (PM) will manage several of HASI's investments in utility‑scale renewable energy ("Grid Connected"). The Director PM will play a pivotal role in ensuring that HASI's portfolios are able to deliver on their performance targets by leading value optimization initiatives, solving problems, monitoring and managing risks, establishing and measuring key portfolio indicators (KPIs) to proactively understand performance, and maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with clients. The Director PM will have the P’L ownership for the specific portfolios being managed, which includes, in addition to the above, the responsibility for forecasting and tracking portfolio cash flows on a monthly basis, providing frequent (monthly/quarterly) performance updates to management and external investors, and ensuring seamless portfolio management cross‑functionally with the Investment, Legal, Accounting, and Treasury teams. Expected salary range of $190,000 - $250,000 based on experience and location. In addition, HASI offers an annual bonus program; 401(k) with company match; an equity incentive program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Education and Prior Work Experience
- At least 10 years of overall professional experience, with at least 10 years of experience in investing, financing, and/or portfolio management in the North American renewable energy sector, with a focus on wind, solar, renewable natural gas, electric transportation, energy efficiency, and/or other sustainable infrastructure.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a technical discipline (e.g., engineering or finance/business). A relevant Master's degree, CFA, or other certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated team leadership and management skills.
Responsibilities
- The Director PM will directly or indirectly lead a team of analysts and managers responsible for maximizing the financial performance of HASI's portfolio investments.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the underlying project assets and investment structures (financial, technical, and contractual).
- Act as the lead on investment restructurings, workouts, modifications, and dispositions.
- Lead the internal cross‑functional team across the enterprise to achieve desired outcomes, assessing value and risk, negotiating terms with counterparties, and reviewing/recommending sign‑off on final deal documents.
- Ensure such efforts create value, reduce risk, and enhance HASI's credibility and position with clients and counterparties.
- Provide and manage financial modeling and other necessary support for valuation updates to existing portfolios, create new models for restructuring activities, and support the internal accounting and treasury teams for corporate reporting requirements and cash flow forecasting.
- Act as primary liaison with asset‑management teams with HASI's external stakeholders – sponsors (owner/operators) and lenders/co‑equity investors.
- Support due diligence on new investments, including reviewing key commercial contract terms, working with the Investment Team to negotiate acceptable outcomes, opining on revenue and expense assumptions, and analyzing underlying market and regulatory value drivers and risks.
- Provide feedback to the Investment Team leveraging experience gained from the existing portfolio to strengthen future underwriting.
- Manage maintenance of investment data in software systems on an ongoing basis.
- Monitor and analyze operating and financial performance across the portfolio, and conduct variance analysis of project and investment performance.
- Establish and measure key metrics that can act as early indicators of portfolio performance, value, and risks.
- Develop reports and dashboards, as appropriate, to depict portfolio performance (KPIs), financial metrics, and expected cash flows.
- Support compliance monitoring, which includes tracking and recording sponsor and investor communications and compliance calendar, project contract compliance, insurance, and regulatory.
- Enhance commodity and environmental attribute tracking intelligence (pricing, basis, congestion, curtailment trends) and support strategies for portfolio optimization.
- Understand and internally communicate deal and transaction specifics and field ad‑hoc requests from the business around investment data, performance, and processes.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams to facilitate the complete, accurate, and timely onboarding of new transactions and ongoing monitoring of investments.
- Work with the Information Technology department to support the ongoing build‑out of software systems, reports, and analytics, as needed to reduce inefficiencies and implement operational best practices.
- Participate on JV Management and Operating Committees with a focus on operational and commercial issues related to HASI's existing investments.
- Assist in preparation and presentation of periodic internal, leadership, and Board materials.
Specific Recommended Knowledge and Skills
- Previous leadership and/or direct investment/financing experience in energy/renewable assets and related financial investments (e.g., tax equity partnerships; project finance debt and equity) from either an owner/operator or financial investor perspective.
- Experience leading a team and working in a cross‑functional team environment.
- Ability to manage a team with multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
- Values diverse perspectives, highly collaborative, inclusive, able to bring out other viewpoints from team members, and recommends decisions after considering others' points of view.
- High caliber and professional interpersonal, negotiation, communication, time management and presentation skills.
- Dependable, reliable, plays to win as a team, and excellent at taking initiative and mentoring and managing staff.
- Organized, detail‑oriented, can work independently, and be a supportive team member.
- Experience negotiating and resolving troubled investments and workouts.
- Experience analyzing and underwriting sustainable infrastructure investments, with preference for prior participation in an investment approval process.
- Solid working knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts, operations and maintenance, energy marketing, and regulations related to North American renewable utility‑scale, distributed generation power, renewable natural gas, and/or transportation projects.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills with experience in creating, reviewing, and analyzing financial models.
- Experience working with modern data analytics and reporting tools (Business Objects, Tableau, and others).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment.
Work Authorization
HASI is willing to take over sponsorship for existing H1‑B visas for exceptional talent. We are unable to provide new H‑1B sponsorship at this time.
EEO STATEMENT
The Company maintains a policy of non‑discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. If you need reasonable accommodation for a job opening, please connect with us at and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability‑related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you fully participate in that process.
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