POSITION OPENING

Pennsylvania College of Technology 
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701

 

Pennsylvania College of Technology is located in Williamsport, a family-oriented community, ideally situated along the Susquehanna River at the foot of Bald Eagle Mountain in North Central Pennsylvania, just a four-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Penn College is Pennsylvania's premier technical college and an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University. Approximately 6,000 students are enrolled in Penn College's bachelor and associate degree and certificate majors, which combine hands-on experience with theory and management education.

 

Full-time Faculty, HVAC Technology

Reports to:

Dean of Construction and Design Technologies

Duties and Responsibilities:

The faculty will be responsible for providing student instruction, educational leadership, and the advisement of students in plumbing and heating courses within the HVAC Technology cluster areas. Specifically, this person will:

-Instruct and evaluate student performance in HVAC Technology/plumbing and heating courses. (Essential)

-Provide coordination and supervision for instructional field projects. (Essential)

-Advise, schedule, and maintain accurate up-to-date records on students. (Essential)

-Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines. (Essential)

-Write and update course syllabi; assist with curriculum review, revision, and development. (Essential)

-Assume responsibility for laboratory development, coordination, and maintenance. (Essential)

-Comply with College safety, hazardous waste disposal, and recycling policies. (Essential)

-Engage in professional development and technological upgrading activities. (Essential)

-Contribute to the betterment of the College through School/Departmental committee participation. (Essential)

-Contribute to the betterment of the College through College-wide committee participation. (Marginal)

-Assist with the development of grant proposals and with follow-up activities. (Essential)

-Assist the Department Head, HVAC, in developing instructional material lists, equipment specifications, department budget requests, and assist in planning and development of the master schedule. (Essential)

-Assist in providing tours and student recruitment activities scheduled by the College and /or department. (Essential)

-Assist the Dean, Assistant Dean, and/or Department Head with the development and maintenance of outcomes assessment plans and documentation. (Essential)

-Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to any and all information as a direct or indirect result of job responsibilities/job functions. (Essential)

-Perform other appropriate job-related duties as assigned by the Dean. (Marginal)

Qualifications:

Minimum

  • Master's Degree in HVAC Technology or a related discipline. ^Successful completion of NATE certification or ICE exam certification.

  • Six (6) years of related professional experience.

  • Competence in oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to provide quality instruction.

  • Developed organizational skills.

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, and other faculty.

  • Sensitivity to the expectations of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

  • Possession of a valid driver's license.

  • Finalists for teaching positions must be fluent in the English language (oral and written) - English Fluency in Higher Education Act. (Pennsylvania Senate Bill 539/Act No. 76) ^Finalists for positions must present a sample lesson.

 

Desired

  • Earned Doctorate in Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.

  • Licensure as a Professional Engineer.

  • Formal coursework in education.

  • Professional teaching experience at college/university level.

  • Experience in HVAC computer applications, including design software and control integration and display.

Special Job Feature:

  • Will include some travel to off-campus instructional project sites.

Conditions of Employment:

The wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for full-time teaching faculty, counselors and librarians (all regular College funded positions and certain grant/contract funded positions) are determined by the negotiated Agreement between Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Penn College Education Association.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires and the completion of an Immigration and Naturalization Form 1-9 by the candidate and the employer. Any offer of employment shall be contingent on the applicant's timely production of required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility. If you cannot or will not be able to produce the required documentation, we cannot consider your application.

If you are currently receiving an annuity from the State or Public School Employees' Retirement System, employment at Pennsylvania College of Technology may affect your annuity status. If you are currently a member of either the State or Public School Employees' Retirement System you may be required to contribute into the System.

Salary and Academic Rank:

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to College Faculty Salary System and established criteria for faculty rank. As a point of reference, the salary range for 17 new full-time faculty hired in various disciplines throughout the College for the 2004/2005 academic year was $32,061 to $60,761.

Starting Date:

Fall 2005 semester, which starts August 18, 2005

Deadline for Application:

Applicants must submit a completed College Application for Employment AND a letter of interest and resume to: Human Resources, Pennsylvania College of Technology, One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Please include title of position on your application form and in your letter of interest. Penn College is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. For further information on this position call (570) 327-4770. Information on additional Penn College employment opportunities can be obtained by calling the Position Openings Hotline at (570) 327-4535 or extension 4535.

Look for more information about Penn College on the Internet at www.pct.edu.

 

C7/172

2/28/2005

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