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Monroe Community College Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, HVAC/R in Rochester, New York
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Sep 12 2023 Job Description:
Function of Position:
Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Applied Technologies Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Applied Technologies Center or the Brighton Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) to MCC.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subjects (Refrigeration Systems, Heating Systems, Heat Pumps, Electrical Theory and Practicum, and HVAC Physics).
Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge.
Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract.
Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
Works with external companies and enrolled students in Co-op experience course.
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning.
Advises students concerning academic, career and related issues according to contractual guidelines.
Assists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement.
Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review.
Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design.
Attends department meetings as a contributing member.
Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees.
Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
Assists department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multi-task.
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location.
Provides students with assistance and guidance regarding the educational program and appropriate conduct, including compliance with the College Code of Conduct.
Provides timely submission of all required paperwork/information as required by the department or the College.
MCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Earned associate's degree or higher in HVAC/R (or related field) from a regionally-accredited higher education institution with 5 years' experience; or possess a Journeyman's card/certificate from a formal Apprenticeship Program; or a minimum of 10 years' experience in the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Industry.
Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, repair and service HVAC systems commonly encountered in a variety of HVAC field applications.
EPA 608 Universal Refrigeration License.
Ability to teach courses in the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning program.
Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment.
Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
Evidence of proficiency with technology.
Commitment to continued professional growth.
Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies (Industry trainings are acceptable).
Willingness to serve students through academic advising and mentoring.
Willingness to serve the department and the division through committees and other activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned bachelor's or master's degree in related field and/or education from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Experience and/or interest in teaching online courses desirable.
College-level teaching experience.
Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
Experience with computerized student record management.
Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages, proficiently.
Additional Information:
Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position's expected salary range is $45,000-$63,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.
MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
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