The HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. The instructor will develop, deliver, and evaluate course content, including both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of HVACR. The role requires a commitment to ensuring students receive quality education, aligning with industry standards, and preparing them for careers in HVACR technologies.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesÂ include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Delivering lectures, lab demonstrations, and hands-on training in HVACR systems and technologies.
Preparing course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
Assessing student performance through examinations, assignments, and practical evaluations.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HVACR trends, codes, and industry advancements.
Providing guidance and academic support to students.
Maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.
Collaborating with other faculty and staff to improve instructional methods and program offerings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Â

Education and/or Experience

Required

Associate's degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R)
EPA 608 Certification

Preferred

Industry HVAC-R experience
Teaching Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

EPA 608

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

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.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics. Â

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Â

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

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 position.Â

WalkingÂ
SquattingÂ
SittingÂ
StandingÂ
Lifting (40 lbs. maximum)Â
SpeakingÂ
Hearing

Work EnvironmentÂ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.Â

Classroom Setting
InsideÂ
OutsideÂ
Office SettingÂ

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

An ACC on-line applicationÂ MUSTÂ be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application. Â

For faculty positions,Â all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should beÂ included on the application. Also,Â all relevant full- and part-time work experienceÂ related to the teaching discipline should beÂ included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions,Â all relevant full- and part-time work experienceÂ related to the position should beÂ included on the application, including start and end dates.

Alamance Community College

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