6964 Temporary Instructor: HVAC/R

Greenville Technical College • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The HVAC/R systems do much more than keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Virtually every home and business depends upon some form of essential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, providing plenty of work for skilled technicians. Greenville Technical College's HVAC-R program is well respected in the industry and is one of only two programs in the state accredited by HVAC Excellence, giving graduates the knowledge and skills to get hired and earn promotions. The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department is dedicated to the training of students to meet ever changing needs of the air conditioning/refrigeration industry. The program will be continually monitored and improved to meet employer needs through the departments advisory committee, which is composed or representatives from local ACR companies. This diploma provides the students with the needed theory and hands-on experience to obtain employment in the residential, commercial, air conditioning and commercial refrigeration industries. The ACR program is accredited by HVAC Excellence. As of the spring 2018 semester there were 87 students enrolled, with 3 full-time faculty plus supplemental adjunct instructors. Program options include Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology - Diploma in Applied Science; Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician - Certificate in Applied Science; and Beginning Electricity & Refrigeration - Certificate in Applied Science.

Requirements

• An associates' degree in industrial technology, or a related field and demonstrated competencies in HVAC
• Three years of demonstrated work experience in Heating - Air Conditioning - Refrigeration (HVAC/R) field

Nice To Haves

• The ability to communicate and teach students the knowledge of the Heating -Air Conditioning - Refrigeration trade and tools
• Hands-on experience and be able to operate all equipment used in the Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
• A State or municipal association licensure
• A North American Technical Excellence (NATE) certification
• Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach all students the working knowledge and skills to be a professional Heating-Air Conditioning-Refrigeration technician and the ability to operate all equipment used in this profession
• Prepare and present material at a pace that will foster student understanding and will, at the same time, permit coverage of vital concepts
• Advise students
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and campus committee work
• Maintain competence through continuous professional development
• Meet deadlines for record keeping
• Maintain scheduled office hours and follow guidelines set forth in the part time faculty manual
• Perform other tasks and duties independently as required by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree