Adjunct - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

Jefferson College; United States; On-site; USD 784,198 - 1,116,889; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson College is seeking an adjunct instructor for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology to teach courses with a maximum load of 18 hours per year. The role requires HVACR credentials and EPA 608 certification, plus industry experience.

You will prepare syllabi and readings, track attendance and grades, and support college activities. The position is part-time, paid at $690 per credit hour to start, with credentials and teaching experience shaping the load and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in HVACR, or approved apprenticeship.
• 5+ years of HVAC field experience.
• CSME title if no HVACR degree.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes not to exceed 18 hours per academic year.
• Prepare syllabi for new/revised courses and follow guides.
• Prepare textbooks and readings lists for courses.
• Keep accurate attendance and grades and submit to Registrar.
• Promote student participation in activities and projects.
• Meet teacher certification requirements as required.
• Continue professional development and college liaison work.
• Assist in communications about college progress and events.
• Use test scores to understand student needs and capabilities.
• Cooperate on research and enforce college rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years HVAC experience

Education

HVACR degree or apprenticeship

CSME certification

Job description

Adjunct -Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal staff must be in an exempt position to be eligible for adjunct or other exempt temporary assignments, in accordance with FLSA guidelines.

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct -Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

PIN

000058

Classification Summary

Adjunct Faculty are employed for the duration of the teaching assignment as specified in the contract, and employment beyond the termination date specified in the contract is neither expressed nor implied. Adjunct teaching assignments will not exceed 18 semester hours in an academic year (August through May). The President will make exceptions as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Certificate, diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in HVACR or be a graduate of a state or Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program in HVACR.
• 5+ years of HVAC field experience.
• OR If an HVACR instructor does not meet the above qualifications, they need to hold the title of Certified Subject Matter Educator (CSME) in each discipline they teach.
• Valid EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Training or teaching experience preferred.

Licensing Requirements

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

1. be responsible to the Associate Dean or program director and the appropriate academic dean;
2. carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as interpreted and executed by the administration;
3. teach classes assigned by the appropriate dean and Associate Dean or program director with the load not to exceed 18 hours (August through May);
4. prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director course syllabi for new and revised courses and follow, within reason, such guides for courses already established;
5. prepare and file with the Associate Dean or program director a list showing the author, title, publisher, date of publication and list price, if known, of all textbooks, required readings, workbooks, or manuals which students must purchase for their courses;
6. prepare and file with the dean or program director a bibliography of library books required for use in each course;
7. prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, maps, audiovisual aids, and supplies, and submit them to the Associate Dean or appropriate dean when requested for the purpose of budget planning;
8. keep accurate records of class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar;
9. promote student participation in extracurricular activities;
10. be responsible for meeting and maintaining all teacher certification requirements as may be applicable and required by the state;
11. continue professional improvement through reading and study and by participation in the activities of professional organizations;
12. assist in keeping the public well informed of the progress and development of the College;
13. utilize available test scores and records as needed to become familiar with the problems and capabilities of students;
14. cooperate with the administration in conducting research;
15. assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct;
16. perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Dean or the program director and the appropriate dean.

Position Duties

1. Teach classes assigned by the Associate Dean with the load not to exceed 9 credit workload hours per semester;
2. Prepare and distribute to students a class syllabus which should communicate what is expected to happen during the semester, delineate the responsibilities of students and of the instructor, and describe appropriate procedures and course policies.
3. Record class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar when required;
4. Assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct and coordination with other instructors.

Campus Security Authority (CSA)

No

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Skills

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Physical Effort

Physical Effort

Posting Information

Division

Department

Department Academic Affairs

Reports To

Associate Dean of Math, Physics, and Technology

Wage/Salary

$690 per credit hour to start

Status

Part-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Number

A00077

Desired Start Date

08/18/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Internal staff must be in an exempt position to be eligible for adjunct or other exempt temporary assignments, in accordance with FLSA guidelines.

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.

Screening Questions

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