HVAC Trainer Apprentice

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application.

Essential Duties

• Lead the classroom instruction of HVAC students appropriate to class/experience level.
• Share trade knowledge, experience and expertise with students appropriate to class/experience level.
• Create and/or manage delivery of class curriculum adhering to standards outlined in Western Arkansas Apprenticeship Program’s Appendix A: HVAC and/or NWACC course catalog.
• Take regular attendance and report attendance to program coordinator.
• Regular and punctual attendance by instructor is required.
• Provide a course syllabus to program coordinator.
• Report any issues to the appropriate authorities.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies following procedures set by NWACC.
• Share trade knowledge, experience and expertise with students appropriate to class level
• Willingness to adjust or adapt delivery method of instruction as needed

Rate of pay: $35 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related tocampus academic and social programs.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
• Ability to compile information into report form.
• Knowledge of current trade code(s); knowledge of or willingness to learn NCCER curriculum

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here 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 functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly:
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions
 

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

Required Experience

• High school diploma and 3-5 years’ work experience is required

Preferred Experience

• Completion credential from US DOL Registered HVAC Apprenticeship
• Arkansas HVAC license
• EPA 608
• NCCER Certified Instructor

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.