Instructor, HVAC​/Refrigeration Technician Course - Adjunct

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Instructor, HVAC/Refrigeration Technician Course - Adjunct

Part-time

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work‑life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will serve as the instructor and will prepare and teach the Continuing Education, HVAC /Refrigeration Technician course. The purpose of the instruction is to equip students with the necessary occupation‑specific and employability skills for success in the workplace.

• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse learning population
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology‑based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem‑solving, responsibility and teamwork

Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Chlorofluoro Carbon (CFC) Refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field from an accredited post‑secondary institution

• Three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration field or in a similar position
• Teaching experience and/or industry training experience in HVAC topics

• Greater than three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration field or in a similar position
• Post‑secondary teaching experience
• Experie…