FT – Instructor, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration – REVISED

## GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Instructor, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration provide quality learning experiences, facilitate and evaluate the learning process, mentor students, participate in job-related professional development opportunities, and contribute to the development of curriculum courses/programs. The Instructor will also serve as the primary lab HVAC lab coordinator ensuring the lab(s) and equipment are safe and properly maintained.

We are looking for multiple positions and the minimum salary is $40,814.00 (9 months) or $54,419.00 (12 months) depending upon qualifications.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

– Diploma in the field of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration completing an Associate Degree in a related field within two years
– Three years of Industry Experience
– EPA Refrigerant Certification

Preferred:

– Associate degree in the field of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
– Bachelors degree in a closely related field
– 5 years of related work experience
– Professional Credentials: NATE, HVAC Excellence, HVACR Instructor, Contractor Licensing (HVACR/Electrician/Plumbing)

## ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Classroom Instruction

– Teach all assigned courses, in accordance with the Colleges Faculty Teaching Load policy, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
– Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends.
– As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites.
– This position may require the individual to work at differing locations and across varying times depending upon faculty load and instructional needs.
– Teach an academic success class as needed.
– Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
– Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
– Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
– Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
– Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
– Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support and equipment needs.
– Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student support services.

Other Services to Students

– Maintain appropriate accessibility for students,including a minimum of five office hours a week.
– Serve as an educational mentor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning.
– Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
– Participate in semester advising and registration activities as needed.
– Verify graduation degree audits as assigned.
– Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.
– Advocate and provide motivation for students.
– Communicate student needs to the Program Head or Department Head.

Divisional Administrative Expectations

– Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, and checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
– Remaincurrent in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc.,as approved.
– Participate inannual planning,program, and curriculum review.
– Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
– Participate in campus activities.
– Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institution l meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College.
– Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts.
– Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College.
– Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the Colleges policies.

## OTHER DUTIES

– Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.
– Report any safety issues or equipment maintenance needs in the HVAC labs to the Program Head and/or Dean.

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire:

– Canvas
– Colleague/Datatel
– Self-Service
– New Employee Onboarding
– School Dude training