Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Full-Time Evening Faculty

Heating Air Conditioning and RefrigerationFull-Time Evening Faculty

The Tennessee College of Applied TechnologyMurfreesboro is accepting applications for a faculty position in the HACR EveningProgram. The HACR program preparesstudents to troubleshoot repair and maintain residential and commercial airconditioning heat pumps humidifiers and electrical and gas also learn the fundamentals of electricity electric motors andcontrols.

Applicants must submit to and pass a background check.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in the HACR field preferably within the last five (5) years.
Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: safety tools and materials installation troubleshooting and repairing various HACR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree or diploma from an accredited HACR technical program.
EPA Universal Certification.
NATE Certification is preferred.
Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students is preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
This faculty position isresponsible to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation for thedevelopment implementation evaluation modification and operation of theHACR program. The position isresponsible for providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction toadult and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field.
Must possess industrial expertisein all phases of industrial residential and commercial HVAC/R systems toinclude installation and service. The facultymember must monitor grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintainstudent records in the colleges student records management software; maintainappropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment ofnew students and placement of graduates.
Must work with the Day HACRInstructor to coordinate both day and evening programs to ensure curriculum continuitybetween both sections. Faculty membermust also maintain good public relations with business and industry maintainan active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies. This positionwill also supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperativeeducation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Must possess computer skills.
Strong hands-on technical background in the field.
Must possess the communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adult students.
Must show evidence of good character organizational skills and mature attitude.
Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
Requires initiative and cooperation i.e. to plan and organize work without close supervision; show initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; have the ability and possess a desire to interact positivity with other faculty staff and students.
Possess good organizational mathematical language writing and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:
Bending sitting squatting in order to demonstrate skills on HACR equipment.
Communicating for extended periods while lecturing.
Sitting at computer for extended periods to enter grades and attendance.
Lifting 50 lbs.

Salary Range:
This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with qualificationseducation experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by theTennessee Board of Regents.