HVAC Technician - Instructor

TSTC; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) seeks an HVACR Instructor to deliver approved curriculum and mentor students in an applied learning environment.

The role includes preparing high-quality instruction, maintaining records, coordinating safety and equipment use, and participating in program recruitment. Salary ranges and retention bonus reflect qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician
• Ability to explain electrical schematics, wiring and controls
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycles, refrigerants and heat transfer
• Experience in service, troubleshoot, repair and maintenance of HVACR equipment
• Understanding of COP, ASHP/WSHP/GHP/GSHP concepts
• Safe use of HVACR tools and copper tubing fabrication
• Installation of HVACR equipment and duct systems
• Load calculations and design of residential duct systems
• Ability to test, balance and adjust HVAC/R systems
• Knowledge of psychrometrics and human comfort
• Experience with direct digital control systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate student learning
• Develop syllabi and lesson plans; organize daily classes with creative techniques
• Fulfill schedule and maintain student/record-keeping accuracy
• Support student retention through advisement and tutoring resources
• Assist in program recruitment and promotions
• Demonstrate collegial service and teamwork; adapt to evening/weekend assignments
• Deliver teaching and learning with mentorship and coaching
• Use technology to enrich learning experiences
• Create assessments and provide constructive feedback

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Electrical schematics

Refrigeration fundamentals

Load calculations

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Direct digital controls

Mentorship

Teaching/education

Education

Associate degree in HVACR

Tools

NATE certifications

Job description

Be Transformational!

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As anInstructorat TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

What We Offer You:

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:

Job Description:

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.

Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.

Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Salary Range: $68,400 - $78,661 + up to $6K Retention bonus annually

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:

Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:

Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:

Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:

Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

TEAMWORK & SERVICE:

Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:

TEACHING & LEARNING:

Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.

MENTORSHIP & COACHING:

Understanding and empathizing with student experiences.

Providing personalized guidance and support.

Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:

Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.

Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:

Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:
• Basic and advanced electrical schematics, electrical components, wiring circuits, controls strategies, and control devices
• Refrigeration cycle, pressure-temperature relationships, refrigerants, heat transfer, and temperature conversions
• Service, troubleshoot, repair and maintain residential, light commercial, and Industrial HVACR equipment
• Reverse cycle, calculate COP, and determine the thermal balance point and differentiate between ASHP, WSHP, GHP, and GSHP
• Safe use of tools common to the HVACR industry
• Cut, bend, flare, swage, solder, and braze copper tubing
• Installtion of HVACR equipment including the use of metal, flex, and duct board duct systems
• Load calculations, equipment selection, and residential duct system design
• Test, adjust, and balance the air and hydronic sides of HVAC/R Systems
• Psychrometric concepts that affect human comfort
• Direct digital control systems and related operation of HVAC/R equipment
• Troubleshooting tests to verify operation of HVAC controls

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience as a commercial HVACR technician.
• NATE certifications

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology's teaching discipline.
• Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements as approved by the Vice Chancellor who oversees academic programs, or his/her designee.*

HVA Collaboration

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.