HVAC/R Instructor: Advanced Lab & Curriculum

Yavapai-College; Clarkdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai College seeks an experienced HVAC/R professional to provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction for an advanced, nine-month HVAC Service Technician certificate. The program is taught at Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale, AZ, in an 8-week class format over a 9-month period.

The instructor will prepare curriculum, teach in a hybrid format, and participate in program development and advisory activities while guiding students toward industry certifications and hands-on proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HVAC/R, Refrigeration, Building Systems, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of recent, progressive HVAC/R industry experience, including residential/commercial service and troubleshooting.
• Current EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Experience with HVAC/R electrical systems, wiring diagrams, circuit design, electrical troubleshooting, and safe electrical practices.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, refrigerant charging, evacuation, recovery, EPA regulations, and low-GWP refrigerants.
• Ability to diagnose HVAC/R problems using systematic troubleshooting and industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare courses and develop curriculum.
• Instruct via hybrid model (online and hands-on labs).
• Participate in Canvas training and advisory board activities.
• Engage in division recruitment and college committees.
• Teach in evenings, days and Saturdays.

Skills

EPA 608 Universal certification

HVAC/R electrical systems

System troubleshooting

HVAC system design

Energy efficiency

PLC programming

Building automation

Education

Associate degree in HVAC/R or related field

Job description

Yavapai College seeks an experienced HVAC/R professional to provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction for an advanced, nine-month HVAC Service Technician certificate. The program is taught at Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale, AZ, in an 8-week class format over a 9-month period.

The instructor will prepare curriculum, teach in a hybrid format, and participate in program development and advisory activities while guiding students toward industry certifications and hands-on proficiency.