Part-time HVAC Instructor

About the role

As a part-time instructor you will provide instruction within our Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program. Courses will be taught in the Blackboard learning management system platform in a lab environment to meet the needs of this growing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead courses that engage and prepare students for careers in their area of study.
• Provide instruction for assigned classes.
• Remain current with industry needs and assure graduate outcomes meet workplace expectations.
• Engage in ongoing student learning assessment to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum.
• Create a classroom/lab environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices.
• Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services.
• Collaborate with Student Services and the Academic Support Division staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment.
• Remain current on developments in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods.
• Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught.
• Assist in the enforcement of college regulations and report student conduct violations to administration.
• Hold weekly office hours, and perform other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in HVAC/R Technology or equivalent combination of education and work experience (including Technical Diploma and/or Journey worker experience).
• A minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience in a target job for the program(s) being taught, of which at least one year (2,000 hours) shall be within five years prior to the date of appointment.
• One year (2,000 hours) of related occupational experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years prior to the date of appointment (two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution).

Desired Qualifications

• Previous post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in an online/hybrid course environment and exposure to learning management systems.