Instructor, HVAC

Department Contact: McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Position Details

Position Title: Instructor, HVAC

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940802-DACC HEATING AC AND REFRIG PGM

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $55,656 - $58,438; Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Teach 30 credit hours over fall and spring semesters. Teaching assignment may include day,
evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations.
Theory and hands-on teaching of all HVAC/R related subjects.
Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the other department faculty and department chair. May develop and teach on line courses.
Instruct, support, advise, and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures..
Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups.
Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.
As appropriate, assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement.
Will be expected to maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy.
Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associates Degree in HVAC/R or relevant Work experience.
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a HVAC/R Technician.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Bachelor's Degree in HVAC/R or related field.
Two years full-time equivalent teaching experience in a community college or post-secondary
institution.
Journeyman certification in refrigeration, gas, and sheet metal.
Other national certifications in other HVAC/R skills.
Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs
and delivery.
Background or experience using computer technology and the ability to use spreadsheet, word
processing, presentation , and database software.
Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic,
socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff,
supervisors, and the community.
Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.