Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Program Chair/Faculty

Job Summary:

Mitchell Community College seeks passionate individuals who align with our vision to ignite creativity, foster innovation, and transform lives for our community and beyond.

The Program Chair/Faculty, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration, functions as the academic administrator for the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration discipline area by providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process ensuring student success; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks student support hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities and other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plan and delivers accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students’ understanding of course outcomes.
• Instruct 18-22 contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create an inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communications appropriately and promptly.
• Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes as needed; oversee appropriate course textbook selection, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into developing the program’s course sequence and course schedule.
• Maintains and completes accurate and records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Empower students to make informed decisions by disseminating accurate, quality academic/career information and advising about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and/or transfer requirements from community colleges, universities, and the workforce.
• Support students in understanding the significance of career (soft) skills and their crucial in achieving success in college, and the workplace.
• Employ a proactive advising model that aligns with the core values and competencies for academic advising set by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials.
• Participate in hiring and evaluating adjunct faculty.
• Contributes to institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to developing the division’s plans of action as needed.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department and division goals, the College’s Strategic Plan, and state-wide initiatives.
• Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Engages in professional development activities each academic year, which includes required employee training offered by the College; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study.
• Manages the assigned departmental budget; assists in planning future resources for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends staffing needs.
• Mentors new full-time and adjunct faculty to ensure quality instruction, measure course outcomes, develop syllabi and assessments, complete forms, grades, and attendance reports, and plans coverage for faculty absence if needed.
• Champion the College’s retention, progression, completion, equity and inclusion initiatives ensuring social and economic success for all student learners.
• Supports the College’s mission, vision and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.

Related Responsibilities:
• Participate in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups; research and develop recommendations related to educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures; foster and sustain collaborative relationships with businesses, industries, community stakeholders, and professional organizations to confirm educational pathways and courses remain current, relevant, and aligned to workforce needs.
• Engage in the College’s recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for program publications, the College’s website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the College’s outreach efforts.
• Assist with the inventory management of programmatic or course equipment and assume responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course.
• Attend the College’s graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Business, Engineering and Technical Studies, and/or Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications.
• Foster a collaborative and team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment willing to follow tasks through to completion.
• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.
• Display exceptional skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and services; certify quality through tracking and assessment while effectively managing time and resources, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to details.
• Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge and practical ability in student/career and workforce development while understanding the significance of fostering a learner-centered environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, encompassing coaching, mentoring, academic/career advising, student/career services, and academic progression and completion.
• Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion within the learning environment and the workplace.

Equity in Learning & Employment:
Equity and belonging are crucial to who we are. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible), neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generation college students.

Required Education and Experience:
• High School diploma with post-secondary HVAC/Refrigeration vocational education, apprenticeship, on-the-job training/experience, or informal training with experienced workers. Hold a valid Refrigerate Transition and Recovery Universal Certification, as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F of Section 608 of the Clean Air Acct of 1990 or the ability to obtain one with six (6) months.
• At least one year of relevant teaching and/or work experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• Three (3) years of relevant industry experience as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) field service technician.
• At least one year of community college teaching experience.
• At least one year of experience teaching distance learning using video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Collaborate, etc.
• At least one year of experience working in a Learning Management System (OpenLMS, Moodle preferred).
• At least one year of experience working the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or related portal system.
• At least one year of experience working with Watermark Student Success and Engagement (Aviso Enterprise) software.
• Completion of the Applying the Quality Matter Rubric course, Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate, or other course development certification.

Surrounding/Environment:
The Chair/Faculty, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, should be able to effectively work i in an office or learning environment, usually indoors, away from the elements, with moderate noise. Typically working closely with others and periodically working online or irregular hours. The Chair/Faculty, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, must preserve the working environment by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Effort:
Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include: standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

The Chair/Faculty, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, must make sound decisions using good judgment by demonstrating intellectual capabilities, working with numbers, and maintaining confidentiality, where appropriate, evaluating programs, courses, services, and personal effectiveness.

Schedule:
This position requires the faculty member to be present on campus and/or at a medical, business, and industry location daily for teaching, learning, or administrative responsibilities in accordance with the College’s Curriculum Faculty Workload Policy.

Travel:
Local travel between campuses, medical, businesses, industry locations may be required. Out-of-state travel is limited but may be necessary for professional development, training, conferences, and workshops.

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