Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC&R), Full-time Instructor

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC&R), Full-time Instructor

Position Information

Posting Number - 94-2024

Position Title - Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC&R), Full-time Instructor

Department - Technology - Dept

Employee Group - Full-time Faculty

Status - Full-time

Starting Salary Range - Associate's Degree - High 30's to Mid 40's. Bachelor's Degree - High 40's to Low 60's.

Compensation Details - Starting salary is dependent on education, directly related experience and internal equity. After completing the second probationary semester, the potential exists to earn additional compensation by teaching overload and spring/summer sessions. This additional compensation varies based on several factors, including educational level and step. For example, a faculty member with a Master's degree at Step 0 who teaches 10 hours of overload during the fall and winter semesters would earn an additional $18,000. Teaching during the spring/summer sessions would also generate additional compensation beyond the base salary. Excellent benefits package.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary - Who We Are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities. As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students' self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional development Curriculum Development Collegial Responsibilities Actively participate in efforts focused on the College's operational success. Communication Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty members will be responsible for teaching classes in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R). Supervisory Responsibility: Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities, particularly in their role as Coordinators.

Minimum Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor's Degree or higher in HVAC, Mechanical, Technology, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a HVAC related Associate's Degree OR a minimum of 30 credit hours in HVAC related courses; OR a minimum of 30 credit hours in HVAC related courses; and a Journeyman's license in HVAC, a minimum of 10 (ten) years of (full-time equivalency) practical experience needed in residential/commercial HVAC&R? Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications - 1. College teaching experience 2. Certification in refrigerant handling or in fields related to HVAC such as journeyman cards, industry certifications, etc. 3. Ability to fabricate duct work 4. Familiarity with the use of competency-based modularized courseware and instruction. 5. Experience in distance learning formats.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions - 1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. They are required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities. 2. Must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation. 3. Must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database). 4. Must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups. 5. Must be able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds. 6. If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule - Although full-time faculty are obligated to teach during fall and winter, the nature of their full-time job requires them to perform many of their professional responsibilities year-round. Faculty are required to maintain engagement hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable. Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College's mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person's suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.

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Additional Information - Degree must be conferred by offer date. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check. The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline - Internal Deadline will be Sunday, May 10th

Additional Application Deadline Information - The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement - As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran's status, age, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, View phone number on click.appcast.io.