HVAC FT Instructor

Fortis College; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Institute in Birmingham, AL is seeking an energetic HVAC/R faculty member to teach in our HVAC Program. This full-time position reports to the Program Director. The teaching load is three courses per term with two to three preps, and advisors to students as needed.

The ideal candidate will have HVAC/R certificate or diploma (AA preferred), EPA Universal certification, AL license, and 3+ years of hands-on experience. Teaching experience is a plus and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an HVAC/R program resulting in a certificate or diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• EPA Universal - Required
• HVAC Certificate/License in AL
• NATE Certification is desired but not required
• HVAC Journeyman is desired but not required
• At least three years of experience as an HVAC/R Technician
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Teach HVAC/R courses in the program
• Manage a typical teaching load of three courses per term with two to three preparations
• Provide academic advising to students
• Assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings and graduation

Skills

HVAC/R expertise

Communication skills

Organization

Student advising

Education

HVAC certificate/diploma

Tools

EPA Universal

HVAC Certificate/License in AL

NATE certification

HVAC Journeyman

Job description

Fortis Institute in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced , highly motivated HVAC/R Professional to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the li ves and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high - demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth .

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our HVAC Program . This is a full- time , professional position reporting directly to the Program Director . The primary responsibility will be to teach HVAC/R courses. The typical teaching load is three courses each term, with two or three preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings and graduation.

Requirements

• Completion of an HVAC/R program resulting in a certificate of completion or a diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• Certification:
  • EPA Universal - Required
  • HVAC Certificate/License in AL
  • NATE Certified is desired but not required
  • HVAC Journeyman is desired but not required
• At least three years of experience as an HVAC/R Technician
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated , and results - driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred but not required

EEO -

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.