Adjunct Heating/Air Conditioning - Daytime in Person

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college in Pittsburgh is seeking an Adjunct Heating/Air Conditioning instructor to teach and develop curriculum. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. This part-time role requires strong communication skills and involvement in professional development activities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-related software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum.
• Prepare course outlines and assess student performance.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Industry-related software knowledge

Ability to develop curriculum

Education

Degree from an accredited institution

EPA Refrigerant Usage Certification

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Heating/Air Conditioning - Daytime in Person

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department which are during the day.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements: 5 years experience and EPA Refrigerant Usage Certification. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Adjunct faculty are hired to teach specific courses and may not meet all the minimum criteria specified for full-time faculty hired to teach the full range of discipline courses.

Duties:

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check.