HVACR Instructor

This posting is for a full-time 12-month unclassified in-person faculty position based on-site at our Bossier Campus.

In order to be considered for employment applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC Attn. HR 6220 E. Texas St. Bossier City LA 71111.
Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment. If employed by Bossier Parish Community College official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to or .
Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree technical diploma apprenticeship credential or industry certification in HVACR or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated professional experience installing maintaining servicing and troubleshooting residential and/or light commercial HVACR systems required.
• Working knowledge of HVACR principles and practices including electricity heating and cooling systems refrigeration heat pumps air distribution piping brazing system controls preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements workplace safety practices hazard recognition electrical safety refrigerant handling and safe jobsite procedures required.
• EPA Section 608 certification required or ability to obtain certification within a timeframe established by the College.
• Experience with NCCER Core and NCCER HVACR Levels 1 and 2 curricula strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER Craft Instructor certification and other credentials required by the College or credentialing organization.
• Experience teaching training coaching supervising or mentoring individuals or groups preferred.
• Ability to clearly teach technical concepts demonstrate hands-on skills assess student performance and provide effective coaching and feedback.
• Strong commitment to safety quality workmanship professionalism and student success.
• Strong interpersonal communication leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use varied instructional methods and basic instructional technology to support student learning and engagement.
• Ability to maintain accurate instructional and program records and complete required documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with students faculty staff College leadership and industry partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexibility dependability and willingness to teach courses scheduled during the day evening weekend or at partner locations as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see read talk hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must be sufficiently mobile to work in a classroom and/or outdoor environment with vehicles/equipment and students daily.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bossier Parish Community College is seeking a full-time HVACR Instructor to provide high-quality classroom laboratory and hands-on instruction aligned with NCCER HVACR Levels 1 and 2 at the Bossier campus. The instructor will prepare students for successful entry into the HVACR workforce by developing the technical knowledge practical skills safety practices and professional habits required to install maintain diagnose and service residential and light commercial heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Instruction will include HVACR safety trade mathematics tools and equipment basic electricity electrical components and controls heating and cooling systems air distribution systems piping practices soldering and brazing refrigerants and oils leak detection system evacuation and charging compressors metering devices heat pumps system installation preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. The instructor will integrate applicable codes manufacturer specifications emerging technologies employability skills and industry-recognized practices throughout the curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess substantial HVACR industry experience strong technical and instructional abilities a commitment to workplace safety and a demonstrated interest in preparing students for long-term success in a high-demand skilled trade.

• Provide high-quality classroom laboratory and hands-on instruction in HVACR coursework at the Bossier campus.
• Deliver instruction aligned with NCCER Core and NCCER HVACR Levels 1 and 2 as assigned.
• Prepare students to safely install maintain diagnose troubleshoot and service residential and light commercial HVACR systems.
• Teach HVACR principles and applications including trade mathematics electricity heating and cooling systems refrigeration heat pumps air distribution piping practices soldering and brazing system controls and preventive maintenance.
• Provide instruction in the proper use care and storage of HVACR tools equipment diagnostic instruments and service materials.
• Incorporate applicable safety requirements environmental regulations codes manufacturer specifications and industry standards throughout instruction.
• Maintain safety as the highest priority and consistently model proper PPE use hazard recognition electrical and refrigerant safety and professional jobsite practices.
• Develop lesson plans laboratory activities demonstrations assessments and other instructional materials that support course and credential requirements.
• Assess student learning through written examinations practical demonstrations skills checklists and performance-based evaluations and provide timely feedback.
• Promote a positive professional and student-centered learning environment that supports persistence completion credential attainment and workforce readiness.
• Incorporate employability skills including communication teamwork problem-solving customer service professionalism and workplace accountability.
• Maintain instructional tools equipment materials laboratories and training areas in a safe clean organized and functional condition.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance grades student progress skills attainment credential completion and required program data.
• Participate in curriculum review program assessment professional development required trainings College meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with College leadership faculty staff student support personnel and employer partners to support student success and ensure the program remains responsive to workforce needs.
• Support student recruitment retention employer engagement work-based learning career placement and other workforce development activities related to HVACR programming.
• Teach day evening weekend accelerated or customized courses at College or partner locations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Dean or other College leadership.