Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Instructor -Part Time Evening

Job Description

Job Description

About The Job

Fortis Institute in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated HVAC Instructor to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our HVAC program. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program Director. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.

Location

Fortis Scranton

Requirements

• Diploma /Degree Required
• EPA Certification
• At least three years of experience in the field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration profession
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Basic IT knowledge preferred
• Prior teaching experience preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Class Schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 10:30pm.

Work Location: In person

\nCompany Description

Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.

Company Description

Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.