Adjunct Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration (HVAC)

Indian River State College; Florida; Hybrid; USD 752,000 - 951,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks an Adjunct HVAC instructor to teach day and evening HVAC classes, including refrigeration, heating, and related electricity topics. The role includes maintaining student competency records and overseeing internships to ensure real-world readiness.

The ideal candidate has two years of residential/commercial HVAC experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to read schematics and load calculations.

Qualifications

• Requires two (2) years of Residential and/or Commercial HVAC experience and EPA Section 608 certification.
• An A.S. or A.A.S. degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of heating systems and duct construction.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and HVAC building construction plans.
• Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations.
• Some computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must meet credentialing requirements for SACS.

Responsibilities

• Teach day and/or evening HVAC classes.
• Teach beginning and intermediate refrigeration and heating classes.
• Teach beginning and intermediate electricity classes connected with HVAC industry.
• Maintain competency records of students in classes assigned.
• Oversee internships and report grades for students in classes assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

EPA 608 Certification

Education

AS or AAS degree preferred

Job description

# Job Description**Join the Indian River State College Team!**At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty.Are you passionate about HVAC and eager to share your knowledge with the next generation of professionals? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic **Adjunct HVAC** to join our team!If you are ready to make a difference and have the qualifications and passion for teaching HVAC, we want to hear from you!**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The essential job functions and job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:* Teaching day and/or evening HVAC classes.* Teaching beginning and intermediate refrigeration and heating classes.* Teaching beginning and intermediate classes of electricity connected with HVAC industry.**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The specific responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:* Teaching Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration classes.* Willingness to teach evening classes.* Teaching either clock hour (PSAV) vocational classes or credit (PSV) classes.* Maintaining competency records of students in classes assigned.* Willingness to modify and improve lesson plans of classes assigned.* Overseeing internships.* Justifying and reporting grades of students in classes assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:**The qualifications for this position include:* This position requires two (2) years of Residential and or Commercial HVAC experience and universal EPA Section 608 certification.* An A.S. or A.A.S. degree from an accredited institution is preferred.* Thorough knowledge of the air conditioning and refrigeration systems.* Knowledge of heating systems and duct construction.* Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and HVAC building construction plans.* Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations.* Some computer skills or willingness to learn.* All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical requirements for this position include:* Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds* Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training* Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration applications* Demonstration of appropriate air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration skills as required by curriculum and standards* Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop* Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot all lab equipment in the air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration lab* Ability to bend down and get on knees while performing different air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration techniques* Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations* Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus* Excellent Hand-Eye coordination skills required to demonstrate air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration maintenance and repair techniques* Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions* Ability to physically demonstrate air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration maintenance and repair methods and tools* IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.## ClassificationAdjunct## SupervisoryNo## FLSA ExemptYes## Employment TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)## ## Compensation and Application DeadlineCredit rate $546.00 - $690.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level