Assistant Teaching Professor - HVACR 12 month
About The Position
The Assistant Teaching Professor teaches HVACR at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. The instructor needs at least five years of technical HVAC experience and familiarity with the subjects taught, including standard air-cooled split systems, chillers, water-cooled condensers, cooling towers, ancillary equipment, VRF equipment, and basic control devices. Knowledge of system sizing and duct design and sizing related to airflow is a plus. The instructor must be able to guide students in identifying failure modes and applying troubleshooting techniques. The position involves classroom instruction, lectures, hands-on examples, and lab exercises that build students’ knowledge and troubleshooting abilities. The instructor provides curriculum and instruction that support student achievement in the HVAC program. The role calls for strong organizational and interpersonal skills, clear communication with students, colleagues, and industry contacts, the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, proficient computer skills, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in the HVAC field in a technical capacity.
- EPA 608 Type Universal certification for refrigerant handling.
- Familiarity with ACCA Manual J system sizing and Manual D duct sizing, using software or the actual Manual S and T forms.
- Familiarity with standard air-cooled split systems, chillers, water-cooled condensers, cooling towers, ancillary equipment, VRF equipment, and basic control devices.
- Ability to guide students in failure modality and troubleshooting techniques.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with students, individuals, colleagues, and business and industry.
- Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of system sizing.
- Knowledge of duct design and sizing as it relates to airflow.
- Class A, Class B, or lifetime Arkansas Mechanical license in force.
- HVAC Excellence certification or willingness to achieve it.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students in a classroom setting through lectures and hands-on examples to increase their HVAC knowledge.
- Provide lab exercises that strengthen students’ ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Provide curriculum and supporting instruction that lead to student achievement in the HVAC program.
- Guide students in failure modality and troubleshooting techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
