Assistant Professor, HVAC

Florida Gateway College•Lake City, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide 32 hours of instruction weekly in both classroom and practical settings. The instructors’ major functions are to assist with teaching an appropriate, assigned Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning education program. This will be done through the facilitation of a positive learning environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population, resulting in the successful completion of the program while earning industry recognized credentials of value. The instructor will maintain a safe learning environment for all students. Administration of the learning process (teaching) is to be accomplished in accordance with Federal regulation, Florida State Law, and Florida Gateway College Board Policies. The primary responsibility of an Instructor at FGC is to the students in the classroom. In addition, the instructor will be expected to participate in school and department meetings, recruiting events, college events, assist with the advisory board as needed, and maintain strong relationships with industry.

Requirements

Completion of approved post secondary education level HVAC program or a combination of work experience, license, or training.
Knowledge and Experience in the HVAC industry, to include commercial and residential.
Ability to effectively communicate with students and all other stakeholders.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Physical capacity to attend, coordinate and at times oversee the proficiency portions of the curriculum.
Use of fingers.

Responsibilities

Provide 32 hours of instruction weekly in both classroom and practical settings.
Assist with teaching an appropriate, assigned Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning education program.
Facilitate a positive learning environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population.
Maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
Administer the learning process in accordance with Federal regulation, Florida State Law, and Florida Gateway College Board Policies.
Participate in school and department meetings, recruiting events, and college events.
Assist with the advisory board as needed.
Maintain strong relationships with industry.
Engage in continuous professional quality development for self and school.
Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
Adhere to Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.
Create and maintain positive learning environments in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning and self-motivation.
Work with various educational professionals and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.
Use appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process.
Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom.
Routinely inquire if individual students need assistance.
Perform other functions as specified in applicable policies/procedures and the Faculty Handbook.
Assist with the oversight of an advisory board.
Maintain and foster strong relationships with industry representatives.
Assist with the recruitment, retention, advising and, when possible, career placement of students.
Attend college and community events to represent and promote the HVAC program.