Adjunct Professor - Skilled Trades (HVAC)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Midlands Technical College seeks an adjunct HVAC instructor to teach courses in HVAC Electrical Operation and Diagnostics, Refrigeration Cycle Operation, Heat Pump Operations, Air Flow Design, and more. You will maintain high teaching standards, prepare instructional materials, and keep records in coordination with the HVAC/R program.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree and several years in the HVAC field, with a preferred Education degree and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an 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 preferred.

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.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Teaching

Industry experience

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Education with formal training in HVAC/R and three years teaching

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.