Description

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Full-time Faculty Energy Technology HVAC position.  

Teach courses in or related to Energy Technology-HVAC for majors and non-majors in a variety of delivery modes as assigned (in-person, online, or hybrid) and as consistent with both current developments in the discipline as well as best practices in teaching and learning to foster and improve student success.  Actively engage in curriculum and course development; course and program coordination; advising and assisting students; the assessment of student learning; training and mentoring colleagues; and the continuous improvement of the program/department. Cooperate with the College community to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and across the college environment. Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees. Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives. 

Requirements

Educational and professional qualifications to be determined by hiring manager, search committee, and HR, consistent with accreditation guidelines and standards – generally stated as: 

• Earned associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Energy Technology, HVAC, Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field required.  A valid Journeyman's card appropriate to the area of instruction or Renewable Energy Professional (REP) certification may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree in combination with a minimum of 5 years’ full-time work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in residential and commercial hydronic systems, heat pump technologies, Energy Technology Management, energy production, building controls and performance, and/or sustainable design and construction required.
• Current industry-related certification and/or licensure, including EPA Section 608 Certification, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification, and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification, required.  Agreement to complete such certification/licensure within two years of hire may be considered as a condition of employment.
• Candidates must express themselves clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Candidates must demonstrate competence in designing, organizing, and delivering effective and appropriate learning experiences in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
• Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness using technology to provide instruction, including the use of online learning platforms to deliver and manage course materials, and possess the willingness and ability to be trained in new technology as needs arise.
• Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission/philosophy, possessing the desire and ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and responsibly with colleagues, staff, and community college students in a diverse and multicultural setting.
  Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to keeping professional skills and knowledge up to date.

The Ideal candidate may have a career or experience that includes some or all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Energy Technology, HVAC, Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in the industry.
• Prior college-level teaching experience or experience teaching/training adult learners.
• Current State of Michigan Unlimited Mechanical Contractor’s License with credentials in HVAC, Refrigeration, Unlimited Heating, Unlimited Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service, Hydronic Heating Systems, and Building Controls.

Please visit Henry Ford College's Careers page to view the full job description and apply:

www.hfcc.edu/jobs