Adjunct Faculty, HVAC

Lone Star College; Center (TX); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Heating, AC, and Refrigeration courses. Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships within the college. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and at least 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field. The position offers $55.44 per contact hour, with classes available during the day, evening, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Heating, AC, and Refrigeration courses
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement
• Evaluates students to measure their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues

Skills

Mastery of course content

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration

Job description

Purpose and Scope

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches Heating, AC and Refrigeration courses at a variety of times and locations
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
• Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry
• Hours will vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.