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Location : CVCC - Main Campus - 2602 College Drive, Phenix City, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-24
College/Division: CVCC-209460-Heating and Air Conditioning
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Position Summary
NOTE: CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.
The primary task of an instructor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is to instruct students in activities designed to promote intellectual growth. Essential duties and responsibilities of an instructor include commitments to students in the classroom, the teaching discipline, students outside the classroom, to the College, and to the community.
Salary: Salary level will be determined by educational attainment and years of directly applicable experience according to the Salary Schedule D-1. The salary range for nine months is $45,372 to $68,229. Summer employment may be available (an additional of $14,0141-$21,107), but is not guaranteed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

• Online employment application
• Current resume
• Copies of ALL college transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment
agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the
applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications
received during the period of the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Request for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.
Anticipated Start Date: Fall Semester 2026, or as negotiated.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair, Chief Academic Officer, or President.
Commitment to Students in the Classroom:
1. Designs and administers at least three evaluations for grade determination each semester.
2. Demonstrates knowledge in teaching discipline.
3. Teaches assigned classes.
4. Meets classes for scheduled periods of time.
5. Carries out all assignments according to schedule.
6. Uses written objectives as criteria for evaluation for student performance.
7. Utilizes appropriate teaching-learning aids, materials, and methodologies; utilizes instructional technology to enhance the teaching and learning
process.
8. Organizes a program of practical and technical (hands on) instruction, including lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology, and demonstrations
of technical and soft skills required for the trade.
9. Plans and supervises the work of students, individually or in small groups, in all areas of instruction, including classroom, lab area and/or cooperative
learning environment.
10. Maintains accurate class records.
11. Prepares course syllabi and objectives in conjunction with departmental guidelines.
12. Submits syllabi to the Associate Dean for approval.
13. Distributes syllabi and objectives in all classes.
Commitment to Teaching Discipline:
1. Maintains currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education in order to remain current in discipline.
2. Masters software as needed in order to enhance instruction.
3. Demonstrates willingness to assist colleagues with instruction ideas and methodologies.
4. Participates in departmental selection of texts and teaching materials for HVAC/R courses.
5. Plans, implements, and evaluates both introductory and advanced college transfer and technical courses appropriate to the community college level
and discipline.
6. Recommends appropriate supplementary and complementary subject materials to the Learning Resource Center.
Commitment to Students Outside the Classroom:
1. Maintains appropriate office hours.
2. Serves as academic advisor for students as assigned.
3. Assists students in course selection.
4. Develops and administers appropriate assessment procedures for determining student achievement.
5. Participates in advance registration, regular registration, and schedule adjustment.
6. Attends student functions.
Commitment to the College:
1. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
2. Maintains a minimum of thirty-five (35) hour work week.
3. Aggressively recruits students for the program and the college at large.
4. Follows up with students regarding job placement and workplace success for reporting purposes (student outcome tracking).
5. Adheres to all polices and procedures set forth by the College
6. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as
the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that CSA concludes were made in good faith.
7. Participates in the College's planning process.
8. Serves on institutional committees.
9. Attends all required academic functions (i.e. departmental meetings, faculty meetings, graduation, etc.).
10. Attends campus activities outside the normal work hours, whenever possible.
11. Performs duties within established time frames (i.e. submission of class/office hour forms, class rosters, course grades, reports, etc.)
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Commitment to the Community:
1. Demonstrates a willingness to serve as resource person in area of expertise for community organizations, businesses, schools, or special
events.
2. Represents the institution in a positive manner.
Qualifications

• Associate degree, or the equivalent (60 semester hours), from a regionally accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization in HVAC/R technology with a major in assigned teaching area
• Two (2) years of successful in-field full-time work experience.
• Or, in lieu of degree, six (6) years of successful in-field full-time work experience.
• Ability to perform investigative and test procedures using various metering
• Effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the English language
• Competent use of the Microsoft Office suite.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the
online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.
The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website at
and
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to the fill the position within one year of the state anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or
operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
All male applicants between the age of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.
CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or ret