SUMMARY

Conducts college courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned and/or included in the Faculty Handbook.

  • Teaches Refrigeration-Air Conditioning Service Technology within prescribed curriculum.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
  • Uses computer based programs for individualized and group instruction.
  • Maintains current skills in teaching area
  • Assign and evaluate student projects and assist students with lab projects
  • Stimulates class discussions.
  • Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
  • Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula, and acting as adviser to student organizations.
  • Serves on faculty committees.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has student supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum  - Associate’s degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology from an accredited college or university.  A minimum of three years professional nonacademic work experience in the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning technology field.. Must hold a Type 2 EPA certification for Refrigerants.  Must be computer literate. Preferred Experience in Commercial Refrigeration. Possession of a TACL License. Recent community college teaching experience. Experience with Microsoft Office program.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Ability to use word processors, data base programs and spreadsheet programs.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

The skill level in this constantly changing field is demanding.  The frequency of change for new technology remains at a challenging level.  Faculty must continually utilize professional development to remain up to date on hardware, software, programming languages, and teaching methods.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is also occasionally required to climb, stoop, bend, crawl and lift arms above head and shoulders to demonstrate and operate teaching equipment applicable to specific classes and labs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and other hazards common to a heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning repair facility.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.