HVAC - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 38,000

Part time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, seeks adjunct faculty for the HVAC-R program to teach entry-level to advanced courses. Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and assessing classroom and online instruction, with syllabi preparation and use of instructional technology.

Qualified applicants will hold at least a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field, plus three years of HVAC experience; EPA 608 license required for refrigerant courses.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field required.
Three years HVAC field experience required.
EPA 608 Refrigerant Handler’s License required when teaching courses involving refrigerants.
Experience with Tridium Niagara Workstation and Elitesoft RHVAC/CHVAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections.
Use instructional technology in teaching.
Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
Support classroom and online student success.
Evaluate and return student work promptly.
Maintain accurate records of student progress.
Submit final grade rosters by deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Adjunct Faculty cannot teach more than 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology

Associate degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

EPA 608 Refrigerant Handler’s License

Tools

Tridium Niagara Workstation

Elitesoft RHVAC

CHVAC

BAS software

Job description

The Sinclair HVAC -R Technology Program develops well-rounded students prepared for careers or additional education in the HVAC -R field. Students in the certificate program are prepared for entry-level careers in residential and light commercial HVAC -R installation, with introductory training in service. Students completing the Associate Degree are prepared for a variety of careers in commercial/industrial HVAC -R as well as to continue on for a Bachelor’s degree.
The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog. This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS , including a 14% employer contribution.
Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress
Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field required, master’s degree in the mechanical engineering technology or related field preferred; OR must meet the specific requirements associated with Tested Experience:
- Minimum of an associate’s degree in the content area or related field required AND possession of the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handler’s License required when teaching courses involving the use and handling of refrigerants
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant HVAC field experience required
Experience with Tridium Niagara Workstation and Elitesoft RHVAC and CHVAC building loads software preferred. Experience with other building load and BAS software is acceptable.
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Please list any certifications that would support your application for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
- No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.