Adjunct Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Instructor

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.
 
Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu. 
 
River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at titleIX@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at hr@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct – HVAC Instructor 

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine and St. Charles Locations), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs will include face-to-face, online, and/or evening classes. Adjunct faculty are responsible for timely and accurate submission of required documentation related to human resources and instruction.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a supportive learning environment for a diverse college student population. Instructors are responsible for planning, teaching, and managing student learning in all assigned areas of the programs that align with an approved course of study, state guidelines, program accreditation standards, and advisory committee recommendations. The teaching schedule will vary based on student and college needs.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy. 

The pay for the position is contingent upon the hours and classes assigned. Adjunct instructors are currently paid at the rate of $800 per credit hour.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:
  1. Associate degree and/or five years’ related field experience in industrial maintenance
  2. Current knowledge of industrial safety rules
  3. Computer skills and use of internet
  4. Strong oral and written communication skills
  5. Ability to work with diverse student populations 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The instructor will:

• Effectively deliver, develop, revise, and teach classroom, lab and online curriculum in a team-oriented setting
• Develop, plan, implement, and revise new and existing courses, curriculum, and lesson plans as needed
• Apply necessary components of math, human relations, communications, and cultural competence as embedded soft skills in the technical curriculum
• Develop and maintain appropriate lab equipment and environment for training
• Develop and implement measures of program outcomes and effectiveness
• Keep current with industrial practices and technology
• Work with local industry representatives, as needed
• Meet College deadlines for attendance taking and grade submission
• Consult with other College faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success
• Monitor and document student performance
• Work with the program advisory committee, as needed
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission
• Contribute to college-wide goals and activities

Salary : $800