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College of Lake County · 4 months ago

Adjunct Faculty; HVAC/R Engineering Technology

Grayslake Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for HVAC/R Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will teach students the theory, principles, and installation techniques for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, utilizing both classroom and lab environments.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Teach HET (HVAC/R) courses for our programs and certificates

Instructor must create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all required class sessions, and evaluate student progress in line with outcomes and expectations of the department

Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter

Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX 'Responsible Employee' and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority

Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials

Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester

Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College

Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress

Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles

Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College

Be available for student consultation through phone or email

Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems

Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested

Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time

Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records

Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery

Revise and update course content as needed

Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees

Maintain a high level of professional ethics

Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean

Qualification

HVAC/R TechnologyEPA 608 CertificationNATE CertificationRSES CertificationTeaching ExperienceBilingual (Spanish/English)

Required

Associate's degree or higher in HVAC/R Technology or a closely related field AND a minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of recent industry work experience

OR- A certificate in HVAC/R AND a minimum of 5 years (10,000 hours) of recent industry work experience

OR- EPA 608 industry certification AND a minimum of 10 years (20,000 hours) of recent work experience with a demonstrated track record in one or more specific areas of the HVAC/R industry

Preferred

Certification in NATE, RSES, or HVAC Excellence is desired

Teaching experience preferred

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health

Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans

Tuition support for employees and qualified family members

Three retirement plans

Disability

Group and supplemental life insurance

Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans

A compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)

Generous vacation

Sick and personal time off

14 paid holidays each year

Company

College of Lake County

We are a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of academic program choices to meet students' educational needs at different points in their lives.

Founded in 1969

Grayslake, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees