Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Instructor

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016601FT

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC CTE & Grants

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track

Teach community college air conditioning and refrigeration courses to a diverse student population. Participate in a coordinated instructional program that includes pneumatics, direct digital controls and energy conservation. Interface with the air conditioning and refrigeration industry to ensure currency of technology. Participate in department and division activities, including student and community outreach and recruitment. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program;

participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in co‑curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment;

learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience with African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. All degrees and coursework used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Any Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
• Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area
• The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic…