HVAC - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 1,188,799 - 1,693,139

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours

Support for professional development

STRS pension participation

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the HVAC-R Technology Program. The role involves teaching, planning, and evaluating curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in HVAC-R.

Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant HVAC experience. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are included.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field required, master's preferred.
Minimum of three years of relevant HVAC field experience required.
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning required.

Responsibilities

Teach curriculum developed by the department.
Plan and organize instruction maximizing student learning.
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

HVAC experience

Teaching experience

EPA 608 Refrigerant Handler’s License

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field

Master's degree in the mechanical engineering technology or related field

Associate's degree in content area

Tools

Tridium Niagara Workstation

Elitesoft RHVAC and CHVAC

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 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 work for Sinclair College?

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and education
STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

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

* 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.