HVAC Curriculum Specialist

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Professional development

Paid holidays

Winter and spring breaks

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Free access to events

Job summary

Tallahassee State College (TSC) invites applicants for the full-time HVAC Curriculum Specialist – P09962 at the Gadsden Center. The role leads HVAC programs, creates an optimal learning environment, and stays current with industry regulations while engaging a diverse student population.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent; with 5 years of trade experience or 3 years as a certified HVAC instructor, plus preferred teaching experience and HVAC certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of full‑time trade experience at journey level or three years as a certified HVAC instructor.
• Preference for prior teaching experience and HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse student population to earn proper certifications.
• Educate and train students to gain skills necessary in the HVAC field and meet performance goals.
• Provide administrative support for course logistics (scheduling and curriculum development).
• Assist in recruitment of students, market the program, and identify community partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Regional Service Center Manager to maintain student performance profiles and equipment logs.

Skills

Teaching

HVAC knowledge

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College HVAC Curriculum Specialist Opportunity

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a full‑time opportunity for the position of HVAC Curriculum Specialist – P09962 with the TSC Gadsden Center. We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You’ll Do

The HVAC Curriculum Specialist is a position housed at the TCC Gadsden Center in Quincy, Florida. The instructor’s major function is to effectively lead the HVAC programs, creating an ideal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of discipline, and being able to transfer knowledge to students, while staying abreast of evolving regulations within the industry. The HVAC Curriculum Specialist must be dependable, highly responsible, independent, self‑starting, and have the ability to interact with a diverse student population.

Key responsibilities

• Provides a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in earning proper certifications.
• Educates and trains students to gain skills necessary to be successful in the HVAC field and meet established goals related to student performance.
• Provides administrative support for course logistics (i.e. scheduling and curriculum development).
• Assists when needed in the recruitment of students, marketing the program, and identifying community partnership and funding opportunities.
• Works with the Regional Service Center Manager and Program Specialist to coordinate the maintenance of student performance profiles, other audit records, and maintenance logs for equipment.

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalency
• Five years of full‑time experience in the trade at the journey level or technician; or three years of experience as a certified instructor in a HVAC vocation/technical training program.
• Preference given to candidates with prior teaching experience and industry recognized certification in the HVAC trade.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy: A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success. A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered. A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $52,597.55 - $56,805.35 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
• Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high‑quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in‑demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.