Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technology Instructor Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technology Instructor

Salary
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Location Bessemer, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06172
College/Division
LAWSON-209030-Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Tech
Opening Date
05/05/2025
Closing Date
5/11/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Lawson State Community College
Position Summary
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration instructor is to support the College’s mission and underlying principles by providing quality instruction in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration classes that align with the needs of the College’s service area. Planning, teaching, reporting, recordkeeping, student recruitment, student advisement, job placement, follow-up, and equipment upkeep are integral parts of the teaching position.

Salary Schedule:

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule

D1 IB-IV

($42,108

• $94,363) based on education and experience. Summer appointments are based on enrollment
• Salary Schedule D1 ($13,001
• $29,184) based on education and experience. Annual Potential Salary including Summer Appointment ($55,109
• $123,547)
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  Teach 30-35 contact hours or 15-16 credit hours per semester and/or the equivalent in non-credit hours or abination of the credit and non-credit course offerings.

Regular and consistent attendance at work.
Prepare and maintain current course syllabus according to the College’s guidelines.
Instructor must be available to teach in day, night, weekend classes to include training, ground, online, virtual or hybrid.
Attend training opportunities as needed.
Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with industry standards, local and state plans of study and curriculum guidelines.
Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which arepatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Coordinate apprenticeships, internships, and Co-op with Industry to include tracking and maintaining records on student progress.
Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty, with mastery knowledge in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
Prepare and maintain program budget.
Maintain lab equipment and supplies
Maintain equipment inventory.
Prepare program course offerings schedule for each semester and term.
Develop and evaluate Student Learning Oues (SLOs) for instructional specialty.
Collaborate with Construction Technology Division to develop and implement divisional goals.
Good knowledge of institution’s program of studies related to mission, goals andanization.
Update and revise courses in collaboration with faculty, department chair, and dean of career technical education, and when appropriate, the advisorymittee.
Maintain contact with business and industry and other potentialemployers.
Hold Industry advisorymittee meetings twice a year and maintain meeting records.
Recruit students into program and advise throughpletion.
Serve on divisional, institution, and state-widemittees as appointed.
Work with college ADA coordinator to provide appropriate amodation for identified students.
Maintain and conduct scheduled office hours for student conferences.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING

Associate Degree in

HV-ACR, OR

equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
Three (3) years of documented full-time experience as a technician
Proficient withputers

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS

Documentation of an industry-recognized credential earned or in progress (

Preferred Qualifications:

EPA Refrigerant, ESCO Proctor Certification, NCCER)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Good written and oralmunication skills.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, and online documentation)
Ability to effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students and the general public
Must pursue industry-recognized credentials as determined by the College (examples: OSHA 10

• hour construction certification, OSHA 10-hour general industry certification, NCCER Instructor Certification, NATE (North American Technician Excellence HVACR certifications, NOCTI HVACR, or Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors license, DET (Duct and Envelope Tightness) Certifications.

Ability to travel as required by the College

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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STRENGTH RATING:

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a shop environment, with some travel; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; working and/or walking on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surface and rough terrain, extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weight; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verballymunicate to exchange information.

Vision:

See in normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedures/Additional Information:

Applicants may at lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresourceslawsonstate.edu. All application materials will be the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet ispleted. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.
Aplete application packet consists of:
A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume
A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred. (If applicable) If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
Applicants who fail to submit aplete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondarymunity and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit apleted application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must ad to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
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