"Instructor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) (Adjunct)"

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Job Title
Instructor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) (Adjunct) (Re-advertised)

Full Time/Part Time
Part-time

Job Description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional instructor, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the team as our new Adjunct Instructor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR).

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach HVACR courses designed for career technical programs while caring for and maintaining the HVACR facilities. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of HVACR processes in a laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Duties/Functions

Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• conducting recruiting activities
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• Hold a valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certification, as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F of Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 or the ability to obtain one within 6 months
• Certified Subject Matter Educator (HVAC) in the area of course assignment or the ability to attain certification within 6 weeks of employment. Information about the certification requirements can be found at escogroup.org/certifications/credentialing.aspx

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience Required

• 3 years of relevant industry experience as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) field service technician
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in HVACR topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, on-the-job training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• More than 3 years of relevant industry experience as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) field service technician
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance education modalities

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

• Hear and see
• Stand extensive periods of time (up to 6 hours)

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022-032-TEMP-P

Open Date
01/24/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Other
3. License/Certification