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HVAC Program Chair/Instructor
Rockford Career College
Full-time
On-site
Rockford, IL, United States
Rockford Career College, the oldest career training college in Illinois and the 7th oldest in the United States is seeking to hire a Full-time HVAC Instructor who will also oversee the HVAC instructional team as the Program Chair. This is a leadership and teaching position.
A rewarding career path awaits you as you help people change their lives and live their best lives, training and developing students and instructors.
Selected candidates must be passionate about the HVAC/R industry and training and development-focused. Must be passionate and positive-minded leaders who go out of their way to make sure students "get it" and are ready to be successful in their careers! Must have at least 5+years as a HVAC technician, prior leadership/training/teaching experience is desirable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in student retention efforts. Instructors are expected to remind students of missed assignments and encourage and maintain participation of all students on your roster, and promptly identify and assist "at risk" students, referring these students for appropriate assistance.
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
Provide curriculum insight and guidance to the Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or the instructional design team regarding continuous improvement initiatives for the program.
Serve as liaison regarding program content and delivery between the program faculty and theProgram Chair, Academic Dean and/or Campus President.
Participate in program advisory committee meetings as required.
Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Academic Dean.
Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
Assist other faculty in the program as needed.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
Process course end grades according to policy.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Lead Instructor - Job Description 10-2014
Submit in writing current supply, and equipment needs for the program. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
Communicate with Campus Staff on all issues related to students.
Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines
Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions and grade student work within 48 hours.
Perform other duties as required.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
A rewarding career path awaits you as you help people change their lives and live their best lives, training and developing students and instructors.
Selected candidates must be passionate about the HVAC/R industry and training and development-focused. Must be passionate and positive-minded leaders who go out of their way to make sure students "get it" and are ready to be successful in their careers! Must have at least 5+years as a HVAC technician, prior leadership/training/teaching experience is desirable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in student retention efforts. Instructors are expected to remind students of missed assignments and encourage and maintain participation of all students on your roster, and promptly identify and assist "at risk" students, referring these students for appropriate assistance.
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
Provide curriculum insight and guidance to the Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or the instructional design team regarding continuous improvement initiatives for the program.
Serve as liaison regarding program content and delivery between the program faculty and theProgram Chair, Academic Dean and/or Campus President.
Participate in program advisory committee meetings as required.
Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Academic Dean.
Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
Assist other faculty in the program as needed.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner.
Process course end grades according to policy.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Lead Instructor - Job Description 10-2014
Submit in writing current supply, and equipment needs for the program. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
Communicate with Campus Staff on all issues related to students.
Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines
Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions and grade student work within 48 hours.
Perform other duties as required.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person