Air Conditioning Technology Instructor Full-time

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Full-time Technical Instructor in our Air Conditioning Technology Department.  This individual will be responsible for general supervision, preparation of lesson plans for the classroom and hands-on lab instruction.  This position also requires evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives; attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensure all safety and security requirements are met in trainings. This position is a full-time/exempt position.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in heating and air conditioning technology skill areas.
• Position will entail standing for long periods of time, bending and stooping to perform lab demonstrations, and the ability to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment, and prepare budget requests.
• Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation.
• Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas.
• Respond in a timely manner to administrative requests.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective written and oral communication
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university

-OR-

• Diploma in Air Conditioning Technology from an accredited college or technical institution
• Minimum of 2 years recent work experience in heating and air conditioning industry
• EPA Universal Certification
• Training or teaching experience
• Basic Computer Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• AL or GA HVAC licensure

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is $55,000 annually. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Karen Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1813 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.