HVAC Adjunct

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Portsmouth is seeking a part-time HVAC Adjunct faculty member responsible for teaching HVAC courses. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include creating engaging learning environments and providing feedback to students. This position requires current EPA certification and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or related field with 2+ years experience.
• Current EPA industry certification required.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging learning environment for students.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes.
• Deliver instruction and assess student learning progress.
• Hold office hours for additional support.

Skills

Knowledge of air conditioning controls

Effective electronic communication

Teaching strategies that promote student success

Education

Associate's degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or AAS degree in HVAC

Tools

CANVAS or other learning management systems

Job description

Title: HVAC Adjunct

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Portsmouth - 740

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.


The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.


FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, an AAS degree in HVAC or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with a minimum of two years full-time work experience.
• Knowledge of air conditioning controls, HVAC/R principles and calculations, heating systems, hydronics, and duct fabrication.
• Must have current EPA industry certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations:

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.