Instructor, HVAC Workforce & Continuing Education

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 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. GTCC’s program is accredited by HVAC Excellence, https://www.escogroup.org/accreditation/accreditedprograms.aspx.

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
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting 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, Self Service, Canvas)
• 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
• providing academic advising
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• assisting students with the registration and graduation process
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
• collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
• serving on department, division and college committees
• participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
• collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
• supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
• participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
• attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as required
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Dealing with limited resources (fiscal, human, supplies, etc.)
Managing student issues (behavior, health, emergencies, etc.

Director, Career Education & Training
Other WCE staff and adjunct instructors as well as Curriculum staff and faculty
ITS , Campus Police

Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ( HVACR ) or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

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.

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

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:
Multi-task
Respect Diversity
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
Environmental Hazard(s): 15-30%
Lifting: 20<->50lbs.