Instructor - HVAC

Western Technical College; Street; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate instructors dedicated to student success and equity in education. This role emphasizes preparing diverse learners for their future careers through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to social justice. In a supportive environment, you will develop engaging lesson plans, utilize various instructional strategies, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a culture of excellence and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

EAP

Pet Insurance

Disability Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with HVACR experience, or equivalent certifications.
• Teaching experience and willingness for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver curriculum to promote student success.
• Foster growth among students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Student Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree in HVACR

Technical Diploma in HVACR

Tools

AutoCAD

NATE certifications

Job description

Position Summary

Western Technical College, a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region Western, is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We seek individuals passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to equity and social justice. We value cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity, recognizing the intersectional nature of discrimination and striving to counteract biases. If you are motivated to contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice, and equity, consider this opportunity at Western.

Instructors are responsible for preparing and delivering quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote student success. They foster growth among students from diverse backgrounds and prepare them for the workforce or further education. This position emphasizes social justice within the division and the broader academic community.

Instruction will be face-to-face, teaching in Fall and Spring terms.

Essential Functions

1. Uphold the College values: Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect.
2. Instruction supporting actions include:

• Preparing lesson plans aligned with competency-based learning, reflecting subject knowledge and student needs.
• Delivering courses via multiple modes of instruction.
• Differentiating instruction to engage all students in rigorous content.
• Supporting student learning and success skills.
• Utilizing diverse teaching methods, assessments, and technologies.
• Using formative assessments to monitor and adjust instruction.
• Implementing performance-based and summative assessments.
• Collaborating with colleagues and programs to support learning.
• Supporting student retention and success through engagement and referrals.

Classroom Management supporting actions include:

• Using feedback for continuous improvement.
• Providing a safe, positive learning environment and understanding student conduct policies.
• Supporting student success through appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining safe and functional labs, classrooms, and clinical spaces.

Professional and Academic Leadership supporting actions include:

• Developing and revising curriculum reflecting diverse perspectives and industry standards.
• Engaging in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Modeling College values and participating in initiatives and work groups.
• Supporting departmental activities like orientation, advising, and recruitment.
• Maintaining credentials and professional development per accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Building partnerships with students, colleagues, supervisors, and the community.
• Using college systems for record-keeping and curriculum development.
• Using data to evaluate outcomes and improve programs.
• Creating assessments for prior learning recognition.

Completing required training and maintaining skills for the position.

Supporting student success as a core value, with flexibility for additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Occupational Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with two years (4,000 hours) verifiable HVACR experience, including at least one year in the last 5 years, OR
• Associate's degree in HVACR, willing to obtain a Bachelor's within 5 years, with three and a half years (7,000 hours) experience, including recent experience, OR
• Certified Journeyman in a related field, willing to upgrade degree, with 4.5 years (9,000 hours) experience, recent experience included, OR
• Technical Diploma in HVACR, willing to upgrade degree, with similar experience requirements.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Teaching experience, AutoCAD or similar software, NATE certifications, BAS experience.

Willingness to stay current through professional development is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, teaching experience.

Certification/Licenses:

• Eligible for or meeting WTCS Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements.

Special Instructions/About Western

This position reports to: Dean - Integrated Technology.

Starting salary: $60,400 - $80,050 annually, based on education and experience.

Benefits include health, dental, life, retirement, vision, supplemental insurance, pet insurance, disability plans, flexible spending, EAP, and retirement plans.

Application review begins: June 9, 2025. Start date: July 2025.

Transcripts from accredited institutions are required during the application process.

Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. Equal opportunity employment policies are in place, and accommodations are available upon request.