HVAC Instructor

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number
24-164

Position Title:
HVAC Instructor

Location
Penn Valley - Advance Technical Skills Institute

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Faculty

Job Open Date
01/31/2025

Job Close Date
03/28/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Initial Screen Date:

Minimal Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in HVAC /R or qualifying field with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience;
  OR
• Associate’s degree in any field and a combination of formal training, 8 years of work experience and professional tested experience;
  OR
• A minimum of 10 years of verifiable work experience in the HVAC industry.
• Minimum Qualifications can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, formal training (such as an apprenticeship in a related field) and professional tested experience that provides a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preference will be given to individuals who possess :

• Experience teaching basic electrical theory (AC) as applied to HVAC .
• Experience teaching Gas Heating as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching Air Conditioning as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching system installation process / procedures as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching the ‘properties of air’ (psychrometric charts’, mixed airflow calculations, etc.)
• Successfully completed HVAC training / education in a recognized institution or program.
• Curriculum development in HVAC content.
• Experience teaching in a community college setting.

Work Hours

Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE :
An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

1. A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
   1. Respond to the Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Preferred qualification;
   2. The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
   3. The mission of the community college and how you would contribute to the mission;
   4. The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.
      
      
2. Resume
3. Transcripts . (Official transcripts are required if selected for the position. )

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including sick/personal days and paid spring and winter break.

We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Brief Description of Duties:

• Deliver effective instruction – Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college – approved curriculum and resources.
• Assess student learning – Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Manage classes and learning environments – Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning.
• Support learning through student engagement – Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Provide student guidance – Help students develop academic habits for college success.
• Pursue professional development – Stay current in academic field.
• Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.

Special Requirements:

Specific Experience Required:

• Experience teaching basic electrical theory (AC) as applied to HVAC .
• Experience teaching Gas Heating as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching Air Conditioning as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching system installation process / procedures as relates to the residential setting.
• Experience teaching the ‘properties of air’ (psychrometric charts’, mixed airflow calculations, etc.)

Preferred Areas of Expertise:

• Successfully completed HVAC training / education in a recognized institution or program.
• Curriculum development in HVAC content.
• Experience teaching in a community college setting.
• Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence.
• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods.
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community.
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
   • Have not completed High School/GED
   • High School/GED
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Doctorate degree
2. * How much full-time HVAC work experience do you have, as supported by the employment history listed on your application?
   • None
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 and 2 years
   • Between 2 and 3 years
   • Between 3 and 4 years
   • Between 4 and 5 years
   • 5 or more years
3. * How did you learn about this position?
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Dos Mundos
   • Employee referral
   • Facebook
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Jobs.mo.gov
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Kansas City Call
   • Kansas City Globe
   • Kansas City Hispanic News
   • LinkedIn
   • MCC Website
   • Monster
   • Other Source
   • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript 01

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 02
2. Transcript 03
3. Transcript 04