Faculty- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration(Reopened)

Faculty- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration(Reopened)

Salary

$42,108.00 - $68,229.00 Annually

Location

TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

07446

College/Division

TSCC-209030-Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Tech

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Trenholm State Community College

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Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for teaching courses and implementing the instructional program in accordance with course syllabi, College policies and Alabama Community College System guidelines. The instructor will teach courses aligned with industry standards and workforce needs, prepare students for employment and certification, and support student success through effective teaching, advising, and engagement. This individual will assist in updating curricula, maintain teaching equipment, serve on College committees and support the total mission of the College. Position requires extensive knowledge of the instructional discipline.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assignments and maintain duty hours in accordance with the current faculty schedule. Classes may be taught at either campus or at an off-campus site. Classes may be scheduled day, evening or weekends to meet student needs.
• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the course syllabi, facilitate student learning, and assist in implementing the total instructional program.
• Promote safety throughout the total instructional program.
• Maintain instructional related records including student attendance, student grades, enrollment records, competency records, students plan of study, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate student "No Show" reports. These reports require instructor signatures and instructors are potentially financially liable for inaccurate reporting.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory equipment, supplies, and environments which promote learning to perform in the current and emerging work world environments.
• Complete required surveys and student data requests.8.Communicate with program advisory committee members, employers, and former students to receive guidance for upgrading curriculum and instruction.
• Provide academic advisement and assistance to students in career decision-making program planning, registration, and job seeking.
• Assist in developing and upgrading course syllabi and other curriculum materials.
• Serve on college committees as needed to support the total mission of the college.
• Promote the specific instructional program and the total institution within the occupational area and throughout the community.
• Recruit students for classes
• Assist in recruiting, orienting, and supporting adjunct instructors to teach courses in area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the welfare and advancement of the total community.
• Keep up to date with teaching methodology, occupational information, and technology through professional development activities.
• Incorporate technology into teaching/learning experience.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations communicated through memos, staff meetings, and professional development workshops.
• Adhere to annual faculty evaluations.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and appropriate test and measurement devices.
• Attend faculty professional development, in-service programs, and other college programs and functions, such as commencement and award ceremonies.
• Participate fully in the institutional planning process and assist in carrying out the overall instructional mission of the College.
• Maintain compliance with College and program related accreditation and certification standards.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Vice President, Vice President of Instruction, and Assistant Dean of Career Technical Education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Certificate in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with three (3) or more years recent full-time work experience in the occupational or technical field.
• Must possess an EPA certification and licensure from the Alabama Board of Heating and Air.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 27 semester hours in the teaching field and six (6) years of documented full-time work experience in the teaching field; or bachelor's degree with specialized coursework equivalent to the community or technical college program and six (6) years of documented full-time work experience in the teaching field.
• Successful completion of an approved occupational examination within the first year of employment.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

SUMMARY ABOUT US

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Do you have an associate degree or Certificate in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with three (3) or more years recent full-time work experience in the occupational or technical field?

• Yes
• No

02

2. Do you possess an EPA certification and licensure from the Alabama Board of Heating and Air?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have the ability to multi-task?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the ability to demonstrate and provide instruction while working on equipment?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have the ability to lift, move, or transport independently instructional equipment specific to the program?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to operate and demonstrate all equipment integral to the curriculum?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

11

Will you be able to perform the job functions as stated in job posting with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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