Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Instructor
North Orange County Community College District (Anaheim/Huntington Beach, California)

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North Orange County Community College District
JOB OPPORTUNITY

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INSTRUCTOR
Job #CCF790

Tenure-track position, 100% contract.

STARTING DATE
August 13, 2008

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive.  The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties.

Teach community college air conditioning and refrigeration courses to a diverse student population.

Participate in a coordinated instructional program that includes: pneumatics, direct digital controls and energy conservation.

Interface with air conditioning and refrigeration industry to ensure currency of technology.

Participate in department and division activities, including student and community outreach and recruitment.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of students.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND two years of  professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR

Associate degree in any discipline AND six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR

Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area; OR

The equivalent.  Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in the field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited postsecondary institutions (see www.nocccd.edu/Employment regarding accredited postsecondary institutions).  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching experience, preferably at a community college.

Engineering degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
Knowledge of air conditioning industry specific computer applications.

Contracting and project management experience.

Strong hands-on mechanical experience and ability.

Experience in pneumatics, direct digital controls, energy management, building automation systems including electro-mechanical controls, compressor rebuilding, refrigeration defrost systems, psychrometrics, duct design, small business operation, personnel management, two stage refrigeration, construction estimating, building codes, mechanical drafting and blue print reading, heat load calculations, air measurement, single phase and three phase transformer connections, recycle and recovery equipment, refrigerant pipe sizing.

Possession of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor’s License.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.

Knowledge of computer applications such as, word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint and web design.

Experience with and commitment to working with culturally and ethnically diverse groups.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

SALARY
The initial salary placement range is $55,380 - $83,844 depending on applicable education and experience.  Initial salary placement will be determined by the District Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable.

BENEFITS
The District is a participating agency in the CalPERS Hospital and Medical Care plan, which allows eligible employees to select from several plans for their hospital and medical care.  The District pays the full cost of the employee-only health insurance premium for the plan selected by the employee.  In addition, the District provides a discretionary fringe benefit allowance that may be allocated toward the premium cost of eligible dependent health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, income protection insurance, and available investment options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Reference Job #CCF790 in all correspondence.  Download the District Academic Application on our website at http://www.nocccd.edu, or email requests to hr@nocccd.edu, or contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 808-4810.  All application materials must be submitted with the District Academic Application as a complete package.

A complete application package MUST include the following:

1. Completed District Academic Application.

2. Letter of interest which demonstrates written communication skills and addresses the qualifications relevant to the position.

3. Resume describing educational background, teaching experience and work experience.

4. Undergraduate AND graduate college transcripts (may be unofficial).  The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript.  Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required.  See www.nocccd.edu/Employment for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

5. Copy of relevant California Community College Credential (if applicable).

Incomplete application packages and/or applications without signatures will not be considered.  Failure to sign and to complete all fields in the General Information section of the application will be considered an incomplete application.  All submitted materials become the property of the North Orange County Community College District and will be considered for this position only.  The District will not return or make photocopies of application materials.

Applicant bears the sole responsibility for ensuring that the application package is complete when submitted.  Materials submitted independently of the application package will not be accepted.

Submit application package to:
Human Resources Office
North Orange County Community College District
1830 W. Romneya Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92801

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application package must be received by 5:00 pm, June 10, 2008.  Postmarks will not be honored.  Application packages received after the closing deadline will not be accepted.  The District does NOT accept application materials by fax or email.

SELECTION PROCESS
The Hiring Committee will paper screen applications and select a limited number of candidates for an interview.  This process will take several weeks.  At the time of the interview a teaching presentation and/or a written exercise related to the assignment may be required.  Subsequent to the interviews, the Hiring Committee will determine those candidates for final consideration.  A second interview may be required of candidates selected as finalists.  Possession of the minimum qualifications DOES NOT ensure an interview.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4821 at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.  The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day; identification and eligibility for employment within three (3) days of employment, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act; fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute.

For further information about the position contact:
Steve Donley  – Dean, Voc/Tech Ed/Econ Dev
(714) 484-7233

CYPRESS COLLEGE

Founded in 1966, Cypress College provides service to the community, offering a comprehensive educational program to its students.  It is a student-centered institution, striving to achieve its vision of “A Premier Learning Environment for Student Success and Community Enrichment.”  Faculty, staff and students work together in an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect.  A variety of innovative programs and specially-funded services provide creative learning opportunities for everyone on campus.

The college enrolls approximately 13,000 students each semester.  There are over 200 full-time faculty (including 19 counselors) and over 450 adjunct faculty who are supported by more than 200 classified employees and 32 managers.

Incorporated in 1972, the Cypress College Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization chartered to encourage contributions on behalf of the college.  The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of leading citizens of the Cypress College community.  The Foundation’s current net worth is over $1 million.

Cypress College can be found on the web at www.cypresscollege.edu.

The North Orange County Community College District, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.  The District is also committed to maintaining campuses that are free of harassment, drugs, and alcohol.  A copy of the District’s full policy on non-discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault treatment and counseling and maintenance of a drug-free environment is available online at www.nocccd.edu.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

The mission of the North Orange County Community College District is to serve and enrich our communities and inspire life-long learning by providing education that is exemplary, relevant, and accessible.

Located approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles, California, the North Orange County Community College District is the 12th largest in the nation, serving approximately 70,000 students each semester.  The geographic boundaries of the District encompass 155 square miles.

The District includes the following cities: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, Rossmoor, Yorba Linda, and portions of the following cities: Garden Grove, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, Seal Beach, Stanton, Whittier, and unincorporated territory in both Los Angeles and Orange counties.  There are more than one million people living within its boundaries.  The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, elected at large by registered voters residing in the District.  The Chancellor is Dr. Jerome Hunter.  The total District budget for 2007-08 was $209 million.

The District includes Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the School of Continuing Education.

Cypress College and Fullerton College offer associate degrees, vocational certificates, and transfer education as well as developmental instruction and a broad array of specialized training.

The School of Continuing Education offers non-college credit programs including: high school completion, basic skills, vocational certificates, and self-development courses.







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