Instructor Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

Wake Technical Community College • Various/Multiple, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses. This role involves instructing and guiding students, maintaining accurate records, preparing thoroughly for each instructional hour, and fostering a safe and orderly learning environment. The instructor will also counsel students on their progress, grade student work promptly, and follow course activities to meet learning objectives. Additionally, the position assists with curriculum design, maintains regular office hours, stays updated on teaching methods and technology, and uses assessment techniques to enhance learning. Participation in college or department committees and professional development is expected. The instructor will also assist in establishing course goals, selecting texts, constructing syllabi, and maintaining communication with other instructors to ensure course relevance. Providing class coverage for colleagues and obtaining NCCER certification as required are also part of the responsibilities. Participation in graduation exercises is also required.

Requirements

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as Blackboard.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to troubleshoot difficult projects
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Associate degree in Heating & Cooling Technology, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration and three years of field experience (warranty, service, maintenance or installation)
• OR H1, H2, H3, or Commercial Refrigeration State Contractor’s License and five (5) years experience (warranty, service, maintenance or installation)
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application.

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration field experience (warranty, service, maintenance or installation)
• Three years of post-secondary teaching experience
• NCCER Certification
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Follows identified course activities to meet learning objectives that support the goals of the course
• Assists with curriculum design
• Maintains regular office hours
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Serves on college or department committees as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Provides class coverage for fellow instructors as needed
• Maintains or obtains NCCER certification as required for assigned courses
• Participate in graduation exercises

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Values our workforce
• Committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them.
• Committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community.
• Strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building
• Care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree