School of Trades and Technology
Faculty
HVAC/R Program
(Continuing Full-time Position)
Commencing approximately July 1, 2008
Institute of Technology Campus – Halifax, NS
Competition Number 2008-146

Nova Scotia Community College is at a pivotal time in our history. NSCC is on a path to 2011 to redevelop learning spaces, and launched a new Strategic Plan in 2006. Already at the forefront of education innovation in Canada, this plan uses that foundation to deliver on our goal of being a national-calibre college.

The Opportunity:  As a member of the Trades and Technology faculty team, you will provide theoretical and practical instruction in pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and other refrigeration and air conditioning related programs. You will evaluate learning and provide feedback, assist in the development and electronic preparation of related course/program materials, offer academic and career advisement, and provide leadership with respect to shop safety and development. You will also liaise with industry and represent the College when required. You will also maintain currency with the latest industry practices.

Your Credentials:   

• You possess a current Inter-provincial Journeyperson status in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade, combined with a minimum of five years of recent and related occupational experience in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and their respective control systems, or the recognized equivalencies. (NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be counted towards your occupational experience).
• Based on the range of skills required in the HVAC/R industry, training and/or certification in the fields of natural/propane gas, electrical/electronics and mechanical/ventilation related systems would be considered and asset.
• Ideally, you should have extensive experience in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.
• You have related computer skills, including MSWord, Excel, Internet, and E-mail. 
• You are innovative and are committed to life-long learning and community involvement. 
• You are familiar with the concepts of portfolio education and reflective educational practices. 
• Your desire and enthusiasm to teach students with diverse backgrounds and knowledge, along with superb presentation, interpersonal and team building skills, make you an ideal candidate. 
• As a creative self-starter, you have been recognized for your high energy, your ability to work in a team environment and your commitment to excellence.

Salary range is $50,373 to $68,261.14 annually.

Cultivating Diversity:  The College values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from qualified African Nova Scotians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and women in non-traditional roles.  Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so in their cover letters.

Application deadline is May 22, 2008 at 4 pm

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.  As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide recent, relevant references.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

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