HVAC/R Full-Time Associate Instructor - Covington

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Covington, TN, is seeking a full-time day Associate Instructor in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to join the Covington Branch Campus. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction, support student learning, and maintain a safe, productive lab and classroom environment.

This role emphasizes teaching, evaluating progress, and helping students develop technical and employability skills for success.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal certification required.
• HVAC/R system knowledge across residential/commercial.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience; 5 years preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct HVAC/R curriculum for all assigned phases.
• Monitor grades and student progress; maintain records.
• Maintain positive relations with industries and advisory committee.
• Collaborate with industry partners for work-based learning.
• Support dual enrollment and pathways with K-12 partners.
• Assist in curriculum development, accreditation, and planning.
• Perform other duties to support TCAT Northwest.

Skills

EPA 608

HVAC/R knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tech in teaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a full-time day Associate Instructor position in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at the Covington Branch Campus. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction, support student learning, and maintain a positive classroom and laboratory environment. The position places significant emphasis on teaching, evaluating student progress, and helping students develop the technical and employability skills needed for success.

Position Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a full-time day Associate Instructor position in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at the Covington Branch Campus. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction, support student learning, and maintain a positive classroom and laboratory environment. The position places significant emphasis on teaching, evaluating student progress, and helping students develop the technical and employability skills needed for success.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or diploma from an accredited institution preferred or as required by program area.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related industry experience; five (5) years preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of all phases of residential and commercial HVAC/R systems to include installation and service. EPA 608 Universal certification required; HVAC Excellence or NATE Certifications
• Communication skills necessary to serve as an effective instructor.
• Evidence of good character, organizational skills, professionalism, and mature judgment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, industry partners, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in managing deadlines and working in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to using technology in the teaching and learning process and staying current with instructional technologies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in all assigned phases of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration curriculum.
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual students' progress; maintain student records in the college's student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; and submit timely reports.
• Maintain positive public relations with related industries and support an active program advisory committee.
• Collaborate with outside agencies and industry partners to establish work-based learning experiences for students as appropriate.
• Collaborate with K-12 education partners to support dual enrollment to full-time enrollment pathways as needed.
• Support curriculum development, program accreditation, daily lesson planning, student recruitment and placement, graduate follow-up, professional development, and student organization activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of TCAT Northwest.