Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Instructor (LTE)
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Instructor (LTE)
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Overview
The Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Instructor teaches credit courses within the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Associates Degree Program as part of an instructional team at the Innovative Manufacturing Education Center on the Central Campus in Janesville. Instruction is provided utilizing flexible formats that meet the educational needs of students business and industry. This position collaborates with employers provides oversight of program part-time (adjunct) faculty and is a member of the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Technology and Transportation (MATT) Division faculty.
This position teaches courses in the areas of Blackhawk Technical Colleges Air conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Technician program. Duties include teaching course work within the heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration program ensuring courses meet the skills needed for the occupations for which students are preparing. Instructional assignment will include evening hours two nights per week.
This is a limited term (LTE) instructional position with a funding through May of 2026; funding to continue the position beyond will be determined through the Colleges budget process.
This position will be open until filled the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction for Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Technician program courses as assigned.
- Engage in ongoing student learning assessment in the Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Technician program to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum. Use data to measure program outcomes related to student persistence retention completion rate course success and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
- Support students in FlexLab courses team-taught in coordination with other BTC Air conditioning Heating & Refrigeration program faculty. Collaborate with instructors advisors and staff in a team effort to help improve student success in the programs flexible teaching and learning environment.
- Remain current on best practices in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles uses the latest supportive technology and utilizes alternative delivery methods. Develop curricula assessments and lab projects utilizing the programs flexible teaching modalities including on-line lab-based and project driven learning.
- Manage classrooms and operate a working HVAC/R shop/lab to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. Responsible for shop/lab inventory ordering of supplies tools and equipment and the maintenance of required shop/lab equipment.
- Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices.
- Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services. Collaborate with Student Services and the Learning Resources staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment.
- Develop and update or revise course and program curriculum as needed to maintain relevance. Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught and work cooperatively with members of other departments and programs in coordinating courses.
- Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student employer and college needs.
- Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
- Collaborate with Business & Industry and Secondary Education partners to recruit students to the Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Technicianprogram. Assist in job placement activities for graduates.
- Attend Advisory Committee and departmental meetings.
- Participate in staff development activities and serve on college improvement teams and college wide committees as appropriate.
- Assist faculty chair and dean in other duties as assigned.
- Meet Wisconsin Technical College System professional development requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training (one of the following:
- Bachelors Degree in an Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) or related field.
Or
- Bachelors degree in any field plus an associates degree or technical diploma in Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
Or
- Completion of a Registered HVAC Apprenticeship program.
In evaluating candidates for this position BTC may consider a combination of education training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Occupational Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years (10000 hours) of occupational experience as an air conditioning heating & refrigeration technician or in closely related field.
- At least 1 year (2000 hours) of this experience must be withinthe 5 years prior to date of hire.
Teaching Experience Substitution:
- The requirement for 1 year (2000 hours) of recent occupational experience may be waivedif the candidate has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experiencein the HVAC/R field within the last 5 years.
Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Employment Type
Full-Time
