9-Month Teaching Faculty (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Practical application of the principles of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Proficiency in installation and service of HVACR equipment.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to teach the fundamental and advanced concepts of installing and servicing HVACR equipment.
• Ability to design, supervise, and evaluate lab assignments to demonstrate student proficiency.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.

• Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
• Qualifying academic degrees and coursework should be from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full-time (or full-time equivalent) related occupational experience is required.
• Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associate’s degree in the teaching field.
• Valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certification (EPA 40 CFR of Section 608)

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field.
• Some community college or university level teaching experience.
• Significant occupational experience (at least 5 years) in field.
• Supervisory experience in HVACR.
• Experience with commercial or industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration. HVAC Masters License.
• Familiarity with industry-related credentials, such as NATE or ESCO.
• Knowledge of HVAC Excellence standards.
• Experience teaching a diverse student population.
• Experience teaching hybrid courses and demonstrated proficiency and experience in using
  instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard or Canvas) with the ability to use technology to enhance teaching.
• An active DPOR HVAC (Tradesman) licensure.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.