Adjunct Faculty; HVAC​/R Engineering Technology

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty; HVAC/R Engineering Technology

JM - Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences Operations Department

Part Time Faculty, Total Hours Per Week: 5

The successful candidate will teach students the theory, principles and installation techniques for Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition, and Refrigeration using a classroom and HVAC/R lab.

• Teach HET (HVAC/R) courses for our programs and certificates.
• Instructor must create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all required class sessions, and evaluate student progress in line with outcomes and expectations of the department.
• Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter.
• Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester.
• Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
• Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College.
• Be available for student consultation through phone or email.
• Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time.
• Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.
• Positions supervised:
  None.

Associate's degree or higher in HVAC/R Technology or a closely related field AND a minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of recent industry work experience OR a certificate in HVAC/R AND a minimum of 5 years (10,000 hours) of recent industry work experience OR EPA 608 industry certification AND a minimum of 10 years (20,000 hours) of recent work experience with a demonstrated track record in one or more specific areas of the HVAC/R industry.

• Certification in NATE, RSES, or HVAC Excellence is desired.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

• : $1,373 per load hour.
• : $1,414 per load hour.

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).