Adjunct Professor - Skilled Trades

State of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College invites applications for an adjunct HVAC instructor position on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus in South Carolina. The role involves teaching HVAC courses, maintaining high instructional standards, and supporting lab operations.

Qualified applicants hold an Associate’s degree in HVAC/R (or related field) with 3–5 years of industry experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred. Compensation follows the college pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related skilled trade field and three (3) years of experience, or five (5) years of HVAC industry experience including training or mentoring new employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Education with formal training in HVAC/R and three (3) years of teaching in the classroom or in industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high level of excellence in teaching by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in courses within the program area.
• Prepares materials needed for instruction and ensuring the readiness of facilities for class activities; evaluation and reporting of students’ progress; assigning and assisting students on class projects; creating and delivering lecture demonstrations.
• Keep student records and adheres to course schedules.
• Must have a broad knowledge of the residential HVAC industry and HVAC installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Assists the HVAC/R Program Director with timely notification of any shortfall in supplies or equipment needed for lab instruction.
• Instruct courses including HVAC Electrical Operation and Diagnostics, HVAC Refrigeration Cycle Operation and Diagnostics, Heat Pump Operations and Diagnostics, Air Flow Design, Measurement and Diagnostics, EPA 608 Certification Prep, Brazing for HVAC, and Customer Service for HVAC Technicians.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Teaching experience

Course development

Student assessment

Education

Associate's degree in HVAC/R

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Maintains a high level of excellence in teaching by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in courses within the program area. Prepares materials needed for instruction and ensuring the readiness of facilities for class activities; evaluation and reporting of students’ progress; assigning and assisting students on class projects; creating and delivering lecture demonstrations. Keep student records and adheres to course schedules. Must have a broad knowledge of the residential HVAC industry and HVAC installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques. Assists the HVAC/R Program Director with timely notification of any shortfall in supplies or equipment needed for lab instruction. HVAC instructors will teach the following courses: HVAC Electrical Operation and Diagnostics, HVAC Refrigeration Cycle Operation and Diagnostics, Heat Pump Operations and Diagnostics, Air Flow Design, Measurement and Diagnostics, Epa 608 Certification Prep, Brazing for HVAC, and Customer Service for HVAC Technicians.

This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related skilled trade field and three (3) years of experience, or five (5) years of HVAC industry experience including training or mentoring new employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education with formal training in HVAC/R and three (3) years of teaching in the classroom or in industry.

Additional Comments

Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College’s established pay schedule. Final compensation may vary depending on academic credentials and total course credit hours. Any variation is determined upon hire and outlined in the faculty employment agreement.

Special Note for Applicants Residing Outside of South Carolina: If you are selected for a remote adjunct position with Midlands Technical College and do not reside in the State of South Carolina, your employment will be through KellyOCG, our employer of record partner supporting all remote out-of-state workforce requirements.