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JOB TITLE: Instructor, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)DEPARTMENT: Trades InstitutePAY RANGE: Trades and Industrial Arts 3/4. Full-time, 10 or 12 months per year; benefits eligible.Instructor salary range: $54,000 - $65,000 based on 12 monthsGenerous Benefits include:Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD & Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution toward the cost of this benefitVacation Leave: Earn up to 15 days per yearSick Leave: Earn up to 12 days per yearHoliday Leave: 12 per yearRetirement: Participates in MT Teacher's Retirement System; AND Employer match up to 7% for 403(b)Tuition Waiver: Employee plus up to two legal dependentsFLSA: ExemptCLOSING DATE:Opened Until Filled; Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application materials by April 21, 2025SUMMARY:Is responsible for teaching courses in the HVAC program and short-term programs. Short-term classes may include, but are not limited to RV Technicians, Manufacturing, Electrical, Production Technicians, and Construction. Courses will include alternative delivery methods, day, evening, or weekend times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of HVAC systems and skillsTeaches short term courses that may include electrical, manufacturing, production, and constructionPromotes and coordinate short-term classes that align with current programs and offeringsProvides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategiesFosters positive student and community relationsMaintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirementsIntegrates subject area with other related curriculaMaintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policiesWorks professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational processRemains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignmentAttends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directedPerforms other related duties as assignedReports to Director, Trades and Industrial ArtsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associate’s degree or higher in an HVAC-related field OR completion of a professional or certified HVAC Technician program, AND/ORThree years of work experience as an HVAC technician or related fieldPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Associate degree or higher in an HVAC related fieldProven knowledge of the HVAC industryExperience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary or higher education environmentExperience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populationsFive or more years of experience in HVACKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Ability to effectively teach content materialAbility and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the communityDemonstrated skill in creating and managing a work climate of collaboration, collegiality and team workAbility to work within policies and procedures of FVCCAbility to maintain effective and positive professional relationshipsStrong commitment to providing quality customer service and collaboration by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for a variety of culturally diverse backgroundsAbility to work with students, colleagues, and supervisor in a collaborative and professional mannerAbility to work within and support policies and procedures of FVCCAbility and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and communityAbility to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with staff, students, and publicAbility to follow and issue instructionsDemonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgroundsAbility to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levelsAbility to occasionally work non-traditional schedules for events, including evenings, and weekends, as neededAbility to maintain a high degree of confidentialityAbility to pass a criminal background checkAbility to respond in the event of an emergencyAbility to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; ANDA current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), ANDThree professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws. FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date. WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.