Part-time Professor, HVAC – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Conestoga College School of Business; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 204,000; Part time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a Part-Time Professor to develop and deliver curriculum in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship in Cambridge, Ontario. You will teach one to two courses weekly (roughly two to six hours in class) with a mix of on-campus, online, or hybrid formats.

Successful candidates will hold a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic or Sheet Metal Worker qualification, with 3–5 years of industry experience and a willingness to work within Ontario's college environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 313A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic or 308A Sheet Metal Worker Certificate of Qualification
• Additional 313A or 308A Certificate of Apprenticeship preferred
• Three to five years of related industry experience
• Gas licenses – G2 or G1 are assets
• Prior adult/post-secondary teaching experience is an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office, D2L) preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant and reflect best practices
• Design strategies and tools to facilitate and evaluate student progress
• Deliver instruction across online, classroom, and lab formats
• Communicate course objectives and evaluation systems to students
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records
• Support students in using eConestoga (D2L) and maintain course materials
• Foster a positive learning environment that accommodates diverse learners
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across the college

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

313A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Certificate of Qualification

308A Sheet Metal Worker Certificate of Qualification

Tools

D2L

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition #: 26-0245

Location: Cambridge

Department: School of Trades & Apprenticeship

Payband Range: $85.46 - $148.27

Hours/Week: Up to 6

Posting Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Academic - Part-time

Position Summary

Part-Time Academic Position

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education, recognized for its commitment to excellence, industry-aligned programming, and community impact. Delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research, the college prepares students for success with skills and knowledge that reflect Ontario’s changing job market and serve workforce needs, promoting economic prosperity in the communities it serves and across the province.

As a Part-Time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound teaching practice.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., both in-person and online. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. When time allows, Professors are afforded an opportunity to share their availability on a semester basis to determine course scheduling. Courses may be in person only, online only, or hybrid (mix of online and in person content), and are approximately two to six hours per week in the classroom.

Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college

Qualifications

• A 313A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Certificate of Qualification or a 308A Sheet Metal Worker Certificate of Qualification is required
• Additional 313A or 308A Certificate of Apprenticeship is preferred
• Three to five years of related industry experience
• Gas licenses – G2 or G1 are considered an asset
• Previous adult or post-secondary teaching experience is considered an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives

Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. Part-Time Professors are paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Contact Hours (up to 6 hours per week). This rate is inclusive of all academic responsibilities, including course preparation, delivery, and evaluation. The posted hourly rate represents an estimated range. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.