Instructor of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Adjunct
McHenry County College

Job Info

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Work Week

Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC.

Position Summary

MCC instructors are higher education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies to reach a variety of learners. They assess student learning to ensure student success, staying abreast of current and emerging trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College to reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

- Demonstrate content expertise and currency within the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning field.
- Develop and maintain an increasingly diverse and effective pedagogical skill set that reflects our philosophy as established in our mission: Our focus is learning. Student success is our goal.
- Possess both the willingness and the ability to share expertise with students, colleagues, and the broader college community in a manner that is engaging and effective.
- Demonstrate both the willingness and the ability to embrace technology within the college environment.
- Develop and maintain a solid commitment to college service and community engagement.
- Engage in professional behavior and participate actively in teamwork while respecting the diversity of values, opinions, and backgrounds both inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Cultivate student engagement through facilitation of and/or participation in extracurricular activities.

Required Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science degree in HVAC and 10,000 hours of HVAC work experience with EPA Section 608 Certification and qualified to proctor the exam; or 12,000 hours of HVAC work experience with EPA Section 608 Certification and qualified to proctor the exam; or appropriate US military MOS with 5,000 hours of military or work experience in the HVAC industry with EPA Section 608 Certification and qualified to proctor the exam.

Other Required Qualifications:
- Teaching experience or a strong willingness to engage in effective teaching practices.
- Current industry certifications, such as EPA 608, NATE, or others, are highly desirable.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

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