Adjunct Professor - Skilled Trades

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College in South Carolina invites applications for an adjunct HVAC/R instructor on the Airport Campus. You will deliver the courses listed below, prepare instructional materials, evaluate student progress, and maintain lab readiness.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related field with industry experience or a Bachelor’s in Education with HVAC/R training and teaching experience.

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 teaching in the classroom or in industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and ensure readiness of facilities for class activities.
• Evaluate and report students’ progress; assign and assist students on class projects.
• Create and deliver lecture demonstrations; keep student records and adhere to schedules.
• Assist the HVAC/R Program Director with timely notification of supply or equipment shortfalls for lab instruction.
• Teach 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; Customer Service for HVAC Technicians.

Skills

Teaching experience

HVAC knowledge

Record keeping

Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related skilled trade field

Bachelor's degree in Education with formal training in HVAC/R

Job description

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
• Customer Service for HVAC Technicians

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

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.

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.