Location: San Bernardino,CA, USA
*THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 4:30 p.m. (PST) on May 26th, 2024, are assured consideration.
*Anticipated Fall 2024 Hire*
Complete application packets need to include the following:
* Cover Letter
* Resume
* Application
* Teaching Philosophy
* Transcripts (degree confer dates are required)
San Bernardino Valley College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with a majority of our students identifying themselves as either African-American/Black or LatinX. At the heart of the Inland Empire, SBVC is a driving factor to improve the lives of our students, their families, and our communities. We are seeking individuals to join our HVAC department team that are fully committed to transformational, culturally responsive education in a collegial and collaborative student-centered environment.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Applied Technology Division seeks a creative faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to student success for a full-time tenure track position. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for teaching and will have an opportunity to lead the Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Refrigeration program and to work collaboratively with the college's other departments to build an integrated program that offers multiple academic and/or professional pathways. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to integrating equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work. The faculty will also collaborate with local HVAC and Refrigeration installation, repair, and maintenance companies to establish internships, Registered Apprenticeships, and other employment opportunities for students.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
* Teach a full load of classes, incorporating equitable teaching practices.
* Create course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, homework, quizzes, exams, lab manuals, etc.
* Evaluate and grade students' homework, laboratory work, and assignments
* Work collegially with the faculty and staff of the division to advance student success
* Participate in department, division and campus meetings and activities.
* Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes, community outreach, departmental website development, curriculum development, and program review processes.
* Participate in regular professional development activity.
* Effectively develop and maintain culturally-sensitive and equity-minded learning environments.
* Beyond the learning environment, demonstrate cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded practice.
* Provide a safe and positive educational environment conducive to effective learning.
* Provide instruction and student support in a variety of formats and deliveries such as online, in-person, hybrid, Hyflex, fast-track, accelerated, etc.
* Maintain current knowledge in the discipline and engage in innovative methods of effective in-person and online education.
* Positively engage students, promote development of critical thinking skills, collaboration, and empathy.
* Maintain professional and ethical standards.
* Participate in HVAC/Refrigeration Technician pathway development through outreach with high schools, 4-year universities, and industry.
* Participate in recruitment, outreach, and development of cooperative work experience opportunities for students.
* Provide the skills and knowledge required for competency in the field of residential and commercial HVAC and Refrigeration equipment installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, piping procedures including welding, as well as AC and DC Electrical systems utilized in the HVAC industry.
* Provide an in-depth knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems deployed commercial and residential HVAC and Refrigeration systems.
* Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreements, and general institutional needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; OR
* Associate's degree and six (6) years of related experience; OR
* Possession of a valid lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service as an instructor in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; OR
* The equivalent (equivalency questions are included in the Faculty Application for Employment)
* Possession of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) section 608 Certification.
* Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desired Qualifications:
* Recent industry experience, including the knowledge of employment opportunities and requirements in all areas of the HVAC/Refrigeration installation, repair, and maintenance industry.
* Possession of a C-20 California State License Board License.
* Possession of any certification issued from North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Association.
* Possession of any Certification issued from Refrigeration Services Engineer Society (RSES).
* Capable of teaching all courses in the HVAC/R Technician Program.
* Teaching experience in a variety of formats and deliveries such as online, in-person, hybrid, hyflex, fast-track, accelerated, etc.
* Evidence of commitment to practicing culturally-responsive instruction, providing students with a plurality of perspectives, engaging in equity-based efforts.
* Evidence of supporting holistic well-being and sense of belonging of all students.
* Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with HVAC/R employers to develop industry-sponsored programs.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop and maintain articulation programs and agreements within the HVAC/R industry with secondary schools and four-year colleges and universities.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the training needs of HVAC/Refrigeration Technician employers and employees.
* Organizational and computer expertise, including the ability to use technology in the classroom.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:
* Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
* Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
* Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
* Employment verification(s) (for salary placement on faculty salary schedule)
* Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).
Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.