HVAC Instructor

Blue Cliff College; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Blue Cliff College seeks an HVAC Instructor to provide quality instruction in classroom and laboratory settings within the HVAC program. The role ensures students gain knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors for entry-level HVAC employment.

Responsibilities include delivering demonstrations, organizing courses, assessing student progress, and supporting student success through collaboration with services and faculty. A certification and experience in HVAC are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified HVAC Technician (EPA, NATE)
• Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in HVAC
• Some level of teaching or training experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs program outlines and follows curriculum guidelines.
• Organizes practical and technical instruction with demonstrations and lectures.
• Instructs students on safe tool operation and HVAC codes.
• Maintains student records and attends meetings.
• Advices students on academic and attendance issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Policy understanding

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree preferred

EPA/NATE certification

Job description

The HVAC Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction to students in both classroom and laboratory settings in the industrial and commercial maintenance trades in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) program. The instructor ensures that students acquire the knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviors necessary for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs performance-based objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the college and state and federal initiatives.
• Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in the industrial and commercial maintenance professions, and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology; prepares outline of instructional programs and studies and assembles materials to be presented.
• Instructs students in subject areas (i.e., use, maintenance and the safe operation of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to the industrial and commercial maintenance programs
• Instructs students in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining employment in the areas of industrial and commercial maintenance.
• Assigns lessons to students and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate achievement of students in technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Keeps records of daily attendance and student progress; reports to Lead Instructor and Registrar.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions, or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean‑up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparation for examinations.
• Enforces classroom protocols, rules, and regulations; maintains classroom discipline; utilizes effective classroom management techniques.
• Attends meetings and training per requirements of Lead Instructor or Director of Education; participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development workshops.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Monitor student academic progress through tracking systems, implementing interventions when needed.
• Advise students on academic and attendance issues with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with Student Services to develop retention strategies that support student success and completion.
• Participate in new student orientation and promote equitable access to academic resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a certified HVAC Technician (EPA, NATE)
• Assocates degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in residential, commercial, and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Some level of teaching or training experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of how to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills such as percentages, fractions, etc.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with students, peers, and community.
• Ability to work with professional integrity and discretion.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

Blue Cliff College and Current HR provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.