HVAC Technician - Instructor

Texas State Technical College•Harlingen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students. TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students. Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences. Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC. Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

Requirements

Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician
Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Basic and advanced electrical schematics, electrical components, wiring circuits, controls strategies, and control devices
Refrigeration cycle, pressure-temperature relationships, refrigerants, heat transfer, and temperature conversions
Service, troubleshoot, repair and maintain residential, light commercial, and Industrial HVACR equipment
Reverse cycle, calculate COP, and determine the thermal balance point and differentiate between ASHP, WSHP, GHP, and GSHP
Safe use of tools common to the HVACR industry
Cut, bend, flare, swage, solder, and braze copper tubing
Installtion of HVACR equipment including the use of metal, flex, and duct board duct systems
Load calculations, equipment selection, and residential duct system design
Test, adjust, and balance the air and hydronic sides of HVAC/R Systems
Psychrometric concepts that affect human comfort
Direct digital control systems and related operation of HVAC/R equipment
Troubleshooting tests to verify operation of HVAC controls
Verifiable and demonstrated experience required

Nice To Haves

Verifiable work experience as a commercial HVACR technician.
NATE certifications

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.
Participate in related tours and recruitment events.
Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts.
Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.
Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
Understanding and empathizing with student experiences.
Providing personalized guidance and support.
Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.
Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.
Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.
Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED