HVAC Technician - Instructor

Texas State Technical College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 68,400 - 78,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking an Instructor for HVACR Technician program to help students improve their quality of life through applied learning. The candidate will deliver high-quality instruction, develop course materials, and maintain accurate student records.

The role offers a salary between $68,400 and $78,661 per year, plus potential retention bonuses. Verifiable HVACR experience is required, with additional health and vacation benefits.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced electrical schematics, components, wiring circuits, control strategies, and control devices.
• Safe use of HVACR industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans.
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences.
• Provide student advisement and support student growth.

Skills

Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician

Knowledge of basic and advanced electrical schematics

Understanding of refrigeration cycle

Experience servicing and maintaining HVACR equipment

Ability to work with reverse cycle systems

Safe use of HVACR industry tools

Installation of HVACR equipment

Testing and balancing HVAC systems

Job description

Instructor – HVACR Technician

Be Transformational! Help students improve the quality of their lives by sharing your experience and skills in an applied learning environment at Texas State Technical College (TSTC).

Salary

$68,400 – $78,661 per year, plus up to $6,000 retention bonus annually. Final offer based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
• Develop course syllabi, instructional plans, and organize daily classes using creative and innovative techniques.
• Facilitate activities and discussions that engage diverse learning styles, providing targeted guidance and mentorship.
• Interpret and administer assessments, offer constructive feedback, and support student growth.
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences.
• Maintain accurate student records and uphold safety and security of instructional environments.
• Provide student advisement to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success on retention initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment events and support program planning.
• Demonstrate teamwork, courtesy, and service toward students, parents, employers, and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support teaching and learning.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

• Verifiable work experience as an HVACR technician.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced electrical schematics, components, wiring circuits, control strategies, and control devices.
• Understanding of refrigeration cycle, pressure‑temperature relationships, refrigerants, heat transfer, and temperature conversions.
• Experience servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining residential, light commercial, and industrial HVACR equipment.
• Ability to work with reverse cycle systems, calculate COP, determine thermal balance points, and differentiate between ASHP, WSHP, GHP, and GSHP.
• Safe use of HVACR industry tools (cut, bend, flare, swage, solder, braze copper tubing).
• Installation of HVACR equipment, use of metal, flex, and duct board duct systems; load calculations, equipment selection, and residential duct system design.
• Testing, adjusting, and balancing air and hydronic sides of HVAC/R systems; psychrometric concepts affecting comfort.
• Experience with direct digital control systems and related HVAC/R equipment operation.
• Ability to conduct troubleshooting tests to verify HVAC control operation.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

• Verifiable work experience as a commercial HVACR technician.
• Licensed or NATE certification.

Education and Experience

Verifiable and demonstrated experience is required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• State of Texas comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Competitive wages.
• State of Texas employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TSTC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.