Faculty-Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

Job Summary

Teach material from approved curriculum and develop daily lesson plans including instructional aids. Participate in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc. Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. Complete professional development and in-service activities in accordance with college standards. Maintain expertise in subject area and recommend improvements in curriculum design. Provide instructional support to the chair, dean, and students.

Essential Functions

Instruct students in assigned face-to-face (day and evening), hybrid, and online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy Teach select dual credit courses, which may include travel to local high school campuses Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, syllabus, and other appropriate methods Participate in student recruitment and advising Actively participate in the development, administration, and reporting of program assessment Submit required college reports, forms, and timely grading Stay current with trends and innovations in the field Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including no-cost texts andcourse materials Plan and organize lectures, utilize research and reference materials Develop syllabi and other learning aids Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees, as requested by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President or designee Participate in graduation and other required official College functions Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus Operating welding machinery, power tools, and/or equipment Frequently moves boxes and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds Will include indoor and some outdoor work Noisy environment

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in HVAC -R or related field Minimum of three years of work experience in industry Knowledge of all safety and environment HVAC -R standards & processes used in industry Computer literate with experience working with Microsoft Office Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Teaching experience in a post-secondary and/or high school setting Industry recognized certifications Knowledge and use of Open Educational Resources ( OER )