Adjunct HART Professor

Grayson College; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 70,308; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking an Adjunct Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Professor to provide classroom and lab instruction. The position requires teaching up to 9 credit hours per semester, with a strong emphasis on student success and engaging teaching methods. Candidates should hold an Associate degree in HVAC and have minimum two years of related work experience. This role contributes to a vital educational mission, aiming for quality training in a practical field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience in refrigeration and/or electricity.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a community college environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Complies with faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring student learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience in community college

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate degree in HVAC

Job description

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Adjunct Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART) Professor:

Provides classroom and lab instruction in the Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART) program.

Role:

The salary rate for this position is $700.00 per credit hour.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

75% Teaches no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Meets all classes as assigned and is responsible for student learning, safety, and demonstrative teaching during labs.

10% Works as a team member in the Workforce Education Department; complies with the “faculty responsibilities’ as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College’s Policy and Procedure Manual.

10% Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes as directed to meet THECB Core Objectives and SACSCOC requirements.

5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.

2. Places student success at the center of all decision-making.

3. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.

4. Provides quality instruction in a classroom or laboratory learning environment.

5. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.

6. Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning and skills were acquired.

7. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Minimum of two years of work experience in refrigeration and/or electricity. Demonstrated experience teaching in a community college environment is preferred.

Education: Associate degree in HVAC.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success. Collegial attitude with college community as well as outside entities.

Other Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills. Experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans. Excellent computer skills. Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.

Physical Requirements:

The work requires minor physical exertion such as short periods of standing, some recurring reaching or similar activities. Job requires minimal agility and dexterity.

Work Environment:

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered for this position a Grayson College application, résumé, original transcripts and a list of three professional references must be submitted.

If your degree is from a country other than the United States, you must also include an evaluation from a NACES member evaluation agency indicating the U.S. equivalency of your degree.

For application information contact:

Human Resources Department, Grayson College, 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020 or email [e-mail]. For questions, please call 903-463-8770.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY. ADA/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020-[phone].