Title: Workforce Instructor - EPA 608 Universal Certification Prep Instructor

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:
NOVA Workforce is seeking an experienced instructor to deliver classroom and technical training that will prepare students to successfully pass the EPA 608 Universal certification exams. This is a non-credit, 42 instructional hours course for adult learners. Must be available to teach evenings or Saturday classes. Instructor will also be responsible to proctor students' exams.

Duties and Tasks:

• Provide hands-on instruction and practical training to prepare students for the EPA 608 Universal exams. Training should focus on exam objectives
• Prepares, teaches and evaluates assigned instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, student handouts, hands-on exercises, assessments, and training aids (classroom and lab).
• Evaluate students to ensure they are meeting learning objectives and are prepared for the certification exams.
• Assist in class scheduling and program management.
• Advises program Manager of needed supplies and materials for the class.
• Maintains a hazard free environment and practices safety in lab(s) or classroom.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and the ability to use computer for providing class presentation.

Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:

KSA's

• Practical application of the principles of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems
• Proficiency in installation and service of HVACR equipment
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to teach the fundamental and advanced concepts of installing and servicing HVACR equipment
• Ability to design, supervise, and evaluate lab assignments to demonstrate student proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate complex subjects in a clear and engaging way
• Ability to work with groups of varying ages, skills level, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as on a team
• Must be a self-starter and innovative thinker

Required Qualifications:

• Combination of education and industry credentials to demonstrate content expertise
• Must hold active EPA 608 Universal certification
• Two (2) years' experience in the field of HVAC/R
• One (1) years' experience teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree
• Previous experience in an educational or training setting
• Journeyman HVAC license
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Experience teaching "boot camp" style training courses
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.