Assistant Associate Professor Jobs in Denison, TX

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Adjunct Instructor-Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART):
Grayson College-Workforce Education Department
 
Role: 
The Adjunct Instructor provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART) program at Grayson College. Instruction prepares students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry through hands-on training and applied technical knowledge. 
 
Salary: $700.00 per credit hour. 
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

•   Instruction (75%) - Teach assigned HART courses in classroom, online and HVAC laboratory environments. - Provide instruction in a hybrid learning environment combining online coursework with hands-on HVAC laboratory training. - Demonstrate installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service procedures for HVAC and refrigeration systems. - Ensure safe work practices in laboratory settings. - Evaluate student performance through practical and written assessments. - Maintain a professional learning environment that supports student success. 
• Department Collaboration (10%) - Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Workforce Education Department. - Follow faculty responsibilities outlined in the Faculty Handbook and College policies. 
• Student Learning Assessment (10%) - Assist with measuring and reporting student learning outcomes in support of workforce education standards and accreditation requirements. 
• Additional Duties (5%) - Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair. 

 
Performance Measurements:
1.     Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2.     Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
3.     Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
4.     Provides quality instruction in a classroom or laboratory learning environment.
5.     Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
6.     Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning and skills were acquired.
7.     Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. 
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience- Minimum two years of field experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems. Experience in residential or light commercial HVAC service, installation, or maintenance is preferred. Teaching or training experience is preferred but not required. 
• Education- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in HVAC or closely related technical field. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly. - Ability to engage students in hands-on learning. - Professional and collaborative attitude with students, faculty, and industry partners. 
• Technical Skills - Knowledge of HVAC system components and operation. - Ability to demonstrate troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures. - Basic computer skills for instructional and administrative tasks. 
• Physical Requirements Instruction in HVAC technology may require standing for extended periods, working with tools and training equipment, and demonstrating system components in laboratory environments. 
• Work Environment- Instruction occurs in both classroom and HVAC laboratory/shop environments involving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, refrigeration training units, and typical shop/lab conditions. 
• Schedule- Courses are delivered in a hybrid format and typically meet two to four days per week depending on the course assignment.  

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a Grayson College application, résumé, original transcripts, and three professional references. 
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