"HRA (Heating/Refrigeration/Air Cond.) Faculty - FT"

HRA (Heating/Refrigeration/Air Cond.) Faculty - FT

Company:
Mid Michigan College

Job Location:
Harrison, 48625

Category:
Construction and Building Trades

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $63,983.00 - $78,683.00 Annually

Location: Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI

Job Number: 202500128

Division: Workforce & Career Education

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: FSA

Description

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

Position involves general responsibility for the HRA program, as well as preparing and delivering the instruction for courses in the HRA program. Course assignments may occur in a classroom setting, learning lab, online, and/or field experience including internship, CTE or dual enrollment environment. Course assignments may be on both the Harrison and Mt. Pleasant campuses, and off campus installation including both day and evening courses. Course load is achieved over fall/winter/summer semesters. As a full-time faculty member, the incumbent may also provide academic advising to students, actively participate in curriculum development, including alternative energy curriculum development, serve on college committees, act as a liaison to employees and professional associations, and assist with adjunct faculty recruitment and retention initiatives.

Examples of Duties

1. Teaches assigned classroom courses, including safety and environmental issues.
2. Assesses student academic achievement, providing students with timely and meaningful feedback on progress in the course(s).
3. Maintains and reports appropriate classroom records, including attendance and grades.
4. Uses Moodle Learning Management System course shell for all assigned courses as a tool to deliver/provide online instruction, course gradebook, and communications with students.
5. Works collaboratively with other departmental faculty on projects aimed at assessing and improving student learning, in addition to assessing student learning outcomes at both the course and program level.
6. Develops and updates syllabi for assigned courses and ensures course content and requirements meet college and accreditation requirements.
7. Reviews existing curriculums, develops and instructs new curriculum to meet current and future industry demands.
8. Assists with building class schedule for areas of discipline.
9. Holds appropriate office hours for meeting with and assisting students.
10. Works with Academic Dean to develop department budget for materials and supplies and recommends other purchases to support department.
11. Reviews, selects and orders course books and other instructional materials.
12. Schedules and/or conducts certification testing as needed for students and occasionally local business and industry partners.
13. Assist students with job placement.
14. Operates and maintains lab equipment, as well as ordering and managing lab materials and supplies. Makes recommendations on new or replacement equipment.
15. Supervises lab technicians and adjunct faculty where applicable.
16. Must stay current in the field through regular professional development.
17. Maintains current instructional standards and certification practices including Industry Certification Exam, EPA Refrigerant Handler Certification and A2L Certification.
18. Conducts Program Review of Occupational Education and Assessments as required by institutional, state and federal guidelines.
19. Responsible for overall maintenance and safety of labs.
20. Maintains active participation in college advisory committee meetings and community advisory committees as appropriate to maintain quality standards, collaborations and community input into programming.
21. Works with the local RESD on dual enrollment and CTE courses, special projects, open houses, career exploration experiences, etc.
22. Coordinate advisory meetings with industry employers to assess workforce expectations and evolving field requirements, and apply insights to update and enhance curriculum content.
23. Mentors and maintains regular communication with full-time and adjunct faculty in the departments(s), the Library and Learning Services, Registrar and Advising Departments.
24. Attends, facilitates, and/or leads staff meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide; serves on college committees as encouraged/assigned.
25. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, and student service initiatives. Adheres to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college. Ensures support for the Teaching Profession Code of Ethics.
26. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College's Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
27. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Attainment of Michigan Mechanical Contractor License within one of year hire date preferred.
• U.S. E.P.A. Certified 608 Clean Air Act Instructor
• ICE, NATE, RSES Technician Certification in residential refrigeration, gas heating, oil heating, air conditioning, heat pumps, and air delivery.
• A2L Certificate Required.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in residential/commercial HRA industry preferred.
• 1-3 years of teaching college level HRA courses preferred.
• Previous experience in a community college environment preferred.
• Experience with online instruction preferred.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of course content and ability to develop and effectively deliver course content/objectives and facilitate an effective learning environment for students to maximize their success.
• Multidisciplinary focus and ability to teach courses in assigned discipline area(s) including geothermal technology.
• Knowledge in alternative energy sectors including geothermal, wind, photo voltaic, fuel cell, home energy audit and ability to develop new alternative energy program.
• Knowledge of State of Michigan Mechanical Code.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of computer and educational technology and ability to effectively integrate technology into the classroom including use of the Moodle course shell.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a close, collaborative manner with other faculty, students, administration, community leaders, advisory boards, and state/local HRA representatives.

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