HVAC Instructor

Johnson College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Johnson College is seeking part-time Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) instructors for the fall 2026 semester in Scranton, PA. Candidates must have an Associate’s degree and 4-5 years of technical experience, and EPA 608 Type 1 & 2 certification is required. Responsibilities include developing course materials, delivering hands-on instruction, and evaluating student performance. Flexibility with morning and afternoon classes is essential. Prior teaching experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or 4-5 years of technical experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach.
• EPA 608 Type 1 & 2 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on instruction in HVAC systems installation and maintenance.
• Demonstrate proper ductwork installation techniques.
• Evaluate student performance through assessments.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment.
• Develop and maintain course materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Industry standards knowledge

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Word-processing skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Johnson College is currently seeking part‑time Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) instructors to teach daytime classes for the upcoming fall 2026 semester. The Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction in the installation of residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including forced air heating, air conditioning systems, and ductwork fabrication and installation. Responsibilities include course development, instructional delivery, and student assessment, as well as organizing and delivering class syllabi, maintaining a safe laboratory, ensuring training aids and equipment are ready, keeping accurate records of student performance, and providing timely feedback.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver hands‑on instruction in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial forced air HVAC systems, including furnaces, air handlers, and split systems.
• Demonstrate proper ductwork design and installation techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, sealing, and insulating ducts in accordance with industry standards.
• Teach students how to interpret blueprints, schematics, and load calculations for HVAC system layout and airflow optimization.
• Emphasize industry best practices, safety standards, and code compliance throughout all instruction.
• Enforce college policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance through written and practical assessments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and training systems.
• Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment.
• Participate in college activities and events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should be able to speak confidently in front of a small crowd, have a passion for recruiting into the skilled trades, and be flexible with a work schedule that includes morning and afternoon classes. All teaching positions require a minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or 4‑5 years of technical experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Individuals must have strong communication skills, ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, organizational skills, and word‑processing skills. EPA 608 Type 1 & 2 certification is required.

Johnson College does not discriminate with regard to race, color, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and expression, including a transgender identity, genetics, veteran status, or ancestry in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship, loan, athletic and other school‑administered programs, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other legally protected category.