Adjunct Professor - Skilled Trades (HVAC)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Technical College seeks an adjunct HVAC instructor to teach courses in HVAC Electrical Operations and Diagnostics, Refrigeration Cycle Operations, Heat Pump Operations, Air Flow Design, and related topics. The role emphasizes strong communication with students and hands-on lab supervision on campus at the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related field with several years of industry or teaching experience; a

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

• Teach HVAC courses with effective communication and student interaction.
• Prepare instructional materials and ensure lab readiness; evaluate progress.
• Keep student records and adhere to course schedules.
• Broad knowledge of residential HVAC installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist Program Director with lab supplies and equipment needs.
• Courses: HVAC Electrical Ops, Refrigeration Cycle Ops, Heat Pump Ops, Air Flow Design, Meas. & Diagnostics, EPA 608 Prep, Brazing, Customer Service.

Skills

Teaching

Student interaction

Record keeping

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

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

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.

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.