Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology; AHR

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR - 26)

Department:
Division of Business and Career Technologies

Locations:
Des Plaines/Skokie, IL

Posted:
Jan 8, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full Time Faculty

Position

ID: 196237

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment.

Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued tural competence integrates and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services provided.

Applicants should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, active in promoting critical thinking, and committed to challenging our students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens. Oakton is seeking enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning, and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects full time faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and to engage in institutional and departmental service.

Computer proficiency is required.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus, that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria,
• Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials, for lecture, and laboratory and clinical functions (as appropriate),
• Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses and laboratories (if appropriate) at scheduled times,
• Consultation with and evaluation of students,
• Maintenance of clear records on student performance, as well as any other factors, such as attendance involved with the grading of students,
• Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, grading standards, and adhering to provisions of the OCCFA contract,
• Participation and compliance with departmental decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards,
• Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning,
• Participation in department and/or institutional surveys,
• Participation on appropriate standing and/or ad hoc committees within the position 's assigned department and division,
• Participation in college-wide activities, such as a college-wide committee or task force, faculty governance, accreditation studies, student activities/clubs/organizations, planning and/or implementation of college-wide professional development activities, college-related external professional meetings and activities, planning and/or implementation of college-related social or fund-raising functions, and other college-related community activities mutually agreed upon by the Dean and the faculty member,
• Compliance with institutional procedures,

• This position requires availability to teach in the evening and/or on the weekends.
• This position requires availability to teach on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.
• This position requires availability to teach online in whole or part.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in relevant engineering or technology discipline and a minimum of 4000 hours (2 years) of work experience in the field and EPA 608 Certification; or
• HVAC Certification and a minimum of 4000 hours (2 years) of work experience in the field and EPA 608 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional field experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or vocational/technical education or other related discipline
• ICE, NATE, or other relevant certifications
• College or trade school teaching/training experience

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of Oakton's student body and…