Workforce Skills Instructor, HVAC (Hybrid Program - Online Courses and Weekend Labs)

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College invites applications for a Workforce Skills Instructor, HVAC in a hybrid program combining online coursework and weekend labs at the Magnolia Center. The role focuses on teaching, advising, and maintaining course effectiveness to support student success.

The position is temporary and benefits-eligible, with responsibilities including online facilitation and in-person HVAC labs on Saturdays and Sundays, aligning with the program schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and at least 3 years non-teaching HVAC work experience.
• EPA Universal Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teaches HVAC courses at varying times and locations to meet institutional needs.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or lab within guidelines.
• Evaluates students and communicates progress promptly.
• Mentors and advises students in their area of study.
• Coordinates with certification agencies to ensure program alignment and success.

Skills

Student engagement

Hybrid course delivery

Instructional planning

Education

Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration

Job description

Job Title: Workforce Skills Instructor, HVAC (Hybrid Program - Online Courses and Weekend Labs)

Location: LSC-Magnolia Center

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 44940

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work For® is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Magnolia Center

The Lone Star College-Magnolia Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellite center that serves as a dynamic hub for higher education in Southwest Montgomery and Southeast Waller counties.

Lone Star College System offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training opportunities to 90,000 students each semester. The college system has eight main colleges, eight centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Magnolia Center offers students the opportunity to complete associate degrees for university transfer and pursue workforce certifications in HVAC and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Location address is 1280 Escondido Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides direction, teaching, and support for HVAC course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College System and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan, maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student success and student learning.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaches courses in HVAC at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
2. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
3. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course. Identifies and assesses student who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives
4. Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area
5. Responsible for managing their classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirements
6. Responsible for assisting with student job placement
7. Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student success
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content
• Ability to design and deliver hybrid courses
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Responsibilities of this position will include facilitation of online learning during the week and in-person HVAC lab sections on Saturday and Sunday at the LSC-Magnolia Center for the program's hybrid courses. Lab sections will include holiday weekends to ensure all content is delivered within the specified timeframe of the course schedule.
• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Equipment generally associated with this area
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled office environment with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in AC/Heating & Refrigeration and at least 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field
• EPA Universal Certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• TACL license (Texas Air Conditioning License)
• At least 4 years of provable HVAC work experience out of the last 6 years in the residential and commercial workplace

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications but will be no less than $61,390.

Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

This is a temporary, benefits eligible position. Continuation of employment is dependent upon the success of the program modality.

Special Instructions

Responsibilities of this position will include teaching HVAC in-person labs on Saturday and Sunday at the LSC-Magnolia Center for the program's hybrid courses. This will include holiday weekends to ensure all content is delivered within the specified timeframe of the course schedule.

This is a temporary, benefits eligible position. Continuation of employment is dependent upon the success of the program modality.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.