HVAC Instructor - FULL-TIME

Florida Technical College is seeking a qualified FULL-TIME HVAC Instructor. 

Our campuses are growing! If you have a passion for teaching, we'd like to talk to you. 

NUC University has been a leader in higher education for more than 40 years. At Florida Technical College, the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Diploma Program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become efficient, safety-minded technicians who can fill entry-level positions in the HVAC field. In addition, they will acquire the necessary skills to perform installation tasks, service, and repairs in heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment. This program is designed to prepare graduates to take the certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

You would be responsible for creating, delivering, and evaluating engaging courses throughout our HVAC trade curriculum, all while nurturing a positive and inspiring learning environment for our students.

The Instructor’s duties include teaching, directing, and coordinating academic or academic-related activities. The Faculty member provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in their chosen field of study by utilizing teaching skills, experience, and abilities to create a positive, nurturing, and effective classroom environment to actively retain and successfully graduate students from their program of study. The instructor is assigned to a specific program based on their professional and educational qualifications and teaches a full-time load each term or module

Minimum Requirements:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
• Technical Degree or Diploma and minimum of 1 year of related work experience in field of study.
• Official academic transcripts of all degrees are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experiencea minimum of 1 year of related work experience in the 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials and promotes a teaching-learning environment that encourages students’ academic progress.
• Conducts lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations to teach students
• Start and end class at the assigned times, including break times
• Keep current with industry trends and developments to ensure that course content remains relevant. Maintains knowledge of the subject matter in the field(s) of appointment and creates learning experiences to make the subject matter meaningful and relative to the students
• Provides feedback and guidance to students and helps them improve their skills and knowledge in and out of the class during open lab or office hours
• Attends and participates in the program Curriculum and Assessment committee to collaborate with other instructors and staff to develop curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Continuously relates the relevancy of all courses within the program to the current study by providing academic and career counseling to students, helping them set goals, and making informed decisions.
• Provides and reviews with students a course syllabus on the first day of class that identifies the goals and objectives of the course, the teaching and evaluation methods.
• According to our Institutional Goals, the instructor provides diverse learning experiences for all students to accommodate their learning styles and ensure activities and lessons meet the student learning outcomes designed.
• All positions require exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office applications, Adobe and familiar with information systems; available to deliver the course using diverse resources; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage -Including additional options  HSA, and FSAs - Dependent, and Health Care
• Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
• 12 Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off / Paid Volunteer Day 
• 401[k] with 50% Employer Matching
• Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options 
• Growth Opportunities / Education Assistance and Professional Development Benefits

No Cost Benefits:

• Group Life Insurance 
• Long Term Disability
• Talent Referral Program 
• TicketsatWork - Discount Entertainment Program
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday (available to full-time employees after two years)

Who We Are

NUC University has been the institution of choice for a diverse population for more than 40 years. The institution comprises nine locations in Florida (Deland, Kissimmee, Orlando, Lakeland, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, Tampa, South Florida, and DAVE School), seven campuses in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande, and Escorial), an IBC Technical Division with 12 locations in Puerto Rico, and the NUC Online Division with students all across US and Puerto Rico. It offers degrees at various levels, such as diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s, in fields including Healthcare, Construction, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Beauty, Visual Arts, Business Management, Technology, Health Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Education.

NUC University - Florida Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The selected applicant will undergo a background check, educational verification, and drug testing.