Hvac Instructor

HVAC Instructor

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $46,173.65 - $65,214.34, commensurate with education as outlined in the collective bargaining contract salary schedule for 2023-2024.

Employee category: Faculty (182 Days)

Department: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)

Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA055182INS

Location: Primarily PCC Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program using learner-centered pedagogy.

• Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are updated with industry standards and practices.

• Specify, select, operate, and maintain equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) taught within departmental budget constraints.

• Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.

• Work with program personnel on the departmental budget and utilize the e-purchasing system to purchase and procure programmatic items.

• Maintain and update course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.

• Prepare course lesson plans utilizing the approved program syllabi.

• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grades, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.

• Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.

• Collaborate on textbook section and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.

• Complete all assessment activities per the Office of Assessment's guidelines, including program review and documentation.

• Maintain an industry-based advisory board in support of a college-level program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.

• Assist in student job placement and follow-up.

• Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.

• Participate in regular professional development.

• Hold regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.

• Serve on institutional committees as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to train and work with diverse students and learners.

• Strong computer and technology skills.

• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.

• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.

• Ability to work within institutional policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.

• Ability to work with students, colleagues, and supervisors collaboratively and professionally.

• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with college stakeholders and the community.

• Ability to follow and issue instructions.

• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related industry experience.

• Associate degree in an appropriate discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.

• Previous teaching experience.

• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May include evening and weekend hours.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution