Instructor - Air Conditioning Technology

Georgia Department of Revenue•Athens, GA

About The Position

Athens Technical College is hiring an Instructor - Air Conditioning Technology to teach courses as directed by the program chair. The instructor implements course instruction in accordance with approved syllabi and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) curricular competencies, ensures course outcomes meet stated objectives, and evaluates student progress. The role includes administering and grading examinations, maintaining accurate student records, and submitting grades, reports, and forms within requested timelines. The instructor becomes familiar with program outcomes and course materials and completes training in the Blackboard learning platform, TCSG curricular standards, and program goals. The position also involves communicating student performance to the program chair and/or other full-time faculty, participating in annual reviews of textbooks and learning materials, and ensuring safety and security requirements in training areas. The instructor attends relevant meetings, training, workshops, and seminars; completes required employee training; meets with students and colleagues as needed; and performs other assigned duties. Employment is contingent on successful completion of credit and/or appropriate background checks. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or vita, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment.

Requirements

Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology from an accredited college or technical institution.
Three years of work experience in a position related to Air Conditioning Technology.
Credentialing that satisfies all appropriate accrediting bodies for the assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Air Conditioning Technology, or an associate's degree in any field together with a Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology from an accredited college or technical institution.
Valid EPA 608 certification and NATE Certification.
Current Georgia Conditioned Air License.
Familiarity with Wi-Fi systems and variable speed drive systems.
Refrigeration experience.
Three years of work experience within the last seven years in a position related to Air Conditioning Technology.
Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
Previous online teaching or training experience, including use of video capture tools.

Responsibilities

Teach courses as directed by the program chair.
Become familiar with program outcomes and understand course materials.
Complete training in Blackboard, TCSG curricular standards, and program goals.
Implement instruction to meet TCSG curricular competencies based on approved course syllabi.
Ensure course outcomes meet stated objectives.
Administer and grade class examinations.
Maintain current and accurate student records.
Submit grades, reports, and forms within requested timelines.
Submit course-related reports when requested by the program chair or academic dean.
Evaluate students' progress toward course goals and objectives.
Provide periodic student performance appraisals to the program chair and/or other program full-time faculty.
Participate in annual review, evaluation, and recommendation of student textbooks and learning materials.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in training areas.
Attend program meetings, training, workshops, and seminars as needed.
Complete all required employee trainings.
Meet with students, staff members, and supervisors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.