HVAC Technician - Instructor

TSTC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) seeks an Instructor to deliver hands-on HVACR instruction in our Harlingen campus. You will share expertise, guide students through real-world projects, and assess progress with actionable feedback.

You will prepare syllabi, align coursework to program outcomes, and mentor learners to success while upholding the college’s values of Excellence and Integrity. This role requires strong communication and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Required: verifiable HVACR technician experience.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate electrical schematics, wiring, and controls.
• Experience with residential, light commercial, and industrial HVACR systems.
• Knowledge of load calculations, duct design, and system balancing.
• Preferred: commercial HVACR experience; NATE certifications.
• Education and experience must be verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HVACR curriculum, content and assessments in an applied learning environment.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional plans; organize classes and activities.
• Mentor students and provide constructive feedback to support outcomes.
• Participate in recruitment and program promotion activities.
• Uphold TSTC core values in interactions with students and stakeholders.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Teaching/mentoring

Safety awareness

Tools

HVACR tools

Job description

Overview

Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students. Launch your career with TSTC by connecting with our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Facilitate activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.
• Interpret and administer assessments, offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. Integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences.
• Act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC. Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY: Prepare and deliver high quality instruction, facilitate learning, develop course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes using a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT: Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, manage the instructional environment with emphasis on safety and equipment security where applicable, and provide opportunities for student evaluation.
• STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT: Advise students with timely, accurate information; collaborate with the Office of Student Success to provide current information on tutoring and programs designed to increase retention.
• PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION: Participate in tours and recruitment events; assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• TEAMWORK & SERVICE: Demonstrate service orientation with courteous behavior toward students, parents, employers, media, coworkers, and the public; maintain flexibility and willingness for evening, weekend, or summer assignments; work effectively in a team; uphold the college’s mission, vision and values.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
• The core competencies for instructional delivery in an applied learning environment include:
  - TEACHING & LEARNING: Deliver high quality instruction; tailor methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
  - MENTORSHIP & COACHING: Provide personalized guidance and support; foster open communication.
  - ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK: Create and use assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning; continually improve teaching strategies.
  - TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION: Use technology to enhance learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Required: Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician. Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following areas: basic and advanced electrical schematics, electrical components, wiring circuits, controls strategies, and control devices; refrigeration cycle, pressure-temperature relationships, refrigerants, heat transfer, and temperature conversions; service, troubleshoot, repair and maintain residential, light commercial, and industrial HVACR equipment; reverse cycle, COP calculations, and thermal balance point; diffs between ASHP, WSHP, GHP, and GSHP; safe use of HVACR tools; copper tubing fabrication and installation; HVACR equipment installation with duct systems; load calculations and duct design; test, balance, and adjust HVAC/R systems; psychrometric concepts affecting comfort; direct digital control systems and operation of HVAC/R equipment; troubleshoot controls.
• Preferred: Verifiable work experience as a commercial HVACR technician; NATE certifications.
• Education and Experience: Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.

Notes

HVA Collaboration

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Application

After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to [e-mail].