Job Description

Posting number: 226551

Department: Northshore Technical Community College

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Instructor

Summary

HVAC 9-Month Instructor

Lacombe Campus

Job Announcement

Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified, exempt 9-month instructor position to begin the Fall 2027 semester domiciled at the Lacombe Campus.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before October 3, 2026.

All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

To apply please submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript (for a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent directly from the school to Human Resources. It may be sent by mail or e-script) to:

Attention: Hiring Manager

Northshore Technical Community College

65556 Centerpoint Boulevard

Lacombe, LA 70445

Telephone number: 985-545-1262

Email: resumes@northshorecollege.edu

Examples of duties

Minimum Requirements: Four years’ work experience in the HVAC field as a journeyman level technician within the past seven (7) years.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing instructional services in the area of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Supplemental information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructional/Teaching Performance

Utilize innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques

Follow course syllabi and outlines

Maintain time on task

Receive favorable student evaluations of instruction

Meet deadlines related to this function

• Program Coordination/Instructional Development

Develop Curriculum Guides, course syllabi and outlines, and other instructional materials

Prepare course offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides

Participate in curriculum meetings

Meet all deadlines related to this function

• Program/Instructional Management

Maintain an active advisory committee with required composition of membership, and hold a minimum of two meetings annually

Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.

Meet all deadlines related to this function

• School or Classroom Management

Practice appropriate safety precautions

Maintain student discipline

Meet all deadlines related to this function

Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies

• Student Guidance/Advising Activities

Provide career counseling and academic advising

Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies

Serve special populations

Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs

Maintain appropriate number of students in class and in program

Meet all deadlines related to this function

• College and/or Community Services

Participate in recruitment activities, i.e. career fairs, etc.

Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements

• Provide service to the College that may include some of the following activities:

Sponsor student organizations

Serve on or chair committees

Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities

Facilitate workshops

Teaching consultant activities

Teach continuing education or customized industry courses

Provide routine equipment maintenance

Initiate and write new program proposals

Serve on College committees as required

• Provide service to the community that may include:

Participate in health fairs

Participate in charity or community activities

Meet all deadlines related to this function

• Professional Activities, Leadership, and Service – participate in professional development activities that may include:

Complete coursework or degrees

Membership in professional organizations

Serve on a Board or in an Office of professional association

Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference

Participate in a Leadership Academy

Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team

Participate in industry visits

Exemplify Leadership role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.

Meet all deadlines related to this function

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials. Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Computer Skills: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.).
3. Software Used: Experience with and knowledge of computer operation; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and database applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands 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. Must be able to perform tasks which involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work on a daily basis. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Northshore Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this Educational Agency upholds the following policy: Northshore Technical Community College campuses assure equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status or veteran's status in admission to, participation in, or employment in the program and activities of this system. Each campus welcomes handicapped individuals and has made buildings accessible to them.