HVAC Instructor (Adjunct) – Hands-On Lab Teaching

College of the Desert (CA); Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach at the Palm Desert Campus or other sites such as Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled day, evening or weekends and will require coordination of syllabi, objectives, and grading policies.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction aligned to outlines, evaluating progress, and referring students to tutoring and support services.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement instruction aligned to course outlines.
• Create and distribute syllabi with objectives and policies.
• Evaluate student progress and report grades per policy.
• Coordinate with tutoring and student services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes and labs as scheduled.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period.
• Distribute syllabus in first week communicating objectives, grading criteria, and policies.
• Ensure textbooks and materials are available to students in a timely manner.
• Refer students to tutoring and related services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off-campus activities when required.

Skills

Instructional planning

Student evaluation

Classroom management

Communication with students

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher; two years professional experience

Associate degree; six years professional experience

Job description

College of the Desert invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach at the Palm Desert Campus or other sites such as Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled day, evening or weekends and will require coordination of syllabi, objectives, and grading policies.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction aligned to outlines, evaluating progress, and referring students to tutoring and support services.