Instructor, HVAC

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

10d•$55,656 - $58,438•Hybrid

About The Position

DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: Instructor, HVAC. This position is responsible for teaching HVAC/R related subjects, developing and updating curriculum, instructing and advising students, and participating in college committees. The role may involve teaching online courses and requires maintaining professional competence through development activities.

Requirements

Associates Degree in HVAC/R or relevant Work experience.
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a HVAC/R Technician.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in HVAC/R or related field.
Two years full-time equivalent teaching experience in a community college or post-secondary institution.
Journeyman certification in refrigeration, gas, and sheet metal.
Other national certifications in other HVAC/R skills.
Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.
Background or experience using computer technology and the ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, presentation , and database software.
Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.
Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Teach 30 credit hours over fall and spring semesters.
Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations.
Theory and hands-on teaching of all HVAC/R related subjects.
Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the other department faculty and department chair.
May develop and teach on line courses.
Instruct, support, advise, and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.
Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups.
Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.
As appropriate, assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement.
Will be expected to maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy.
Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.