An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision and education of the students enrolled at the Springfield High School in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC/R) program of study. The HVAC/R instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the HVAC/R program.
Hours: 7:30 – 4:00, Monday - Friday
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin IMMEDIATELY, and applications will be accepted until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCATN application to:
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Attn: Human Resource Office
100 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
Fax: 615-425-5582
E-Mail: sandra.glavin@tcatnashville.edu
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or
- apprenticeship required. Three (3) years of successful recent employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.
- Must possess a complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and methods related to teaching.
- Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
- Must possess skills and knowledge to teach the theory and application in all phases of the HVAC/R program.
- Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of potential ability to instruct.
- Requires initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show; initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; ability and possess a desire to interact with other faculty, staff and students.
- Possess good organizational, mathematical, language, writing, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
- Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
- Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
- Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
- Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
- Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical conditions in classroom and/or shop.
- Maintain student records and reports.
- Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
- Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the college’s general public.
- Participate in recruitment of students.
- Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
- Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
- Participate in professional development and growth annually.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or Vice President of the college.
Salary Range
Starting at Midpoint: $45,000