Part-Time Building Science & Energy Systems Instructor

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY is seeking a part-time Instructor for Building Science and Systems in the Skilled Trades program. The educator will teach building science, energy engineering, and building systems, coordinating with students and professionals to support hands-on learning.

This temporary role emphasizes flexible scheduling, workforce development, and keeping current with codes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in building construction processes, with emphasis on retrofitting for energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction.
• Strong understanding of HVAC system operations, building automation, and controls.
• Proven experience delivering technical instruction or training in the building performance sector.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions tailored to students and professionals entering or advancing in the building performance industry.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities to support hands-on and applied learning.
• Assess student progress through feedback, assignments, and reviews.
• Provide concise reports and summaries for training sessions, as needed.
• Stay current on best practices, emerging technologies, and relevant regulations in building science and systems.
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth, including ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Building science

HVAC operations

Building automation

Technical instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/architecture/construction management

Job description

Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY is seeking a part-time Instructor for Building Science and Systems in the Skilled Trades program. The educator will teach building science, energy engineering, and building systems, coordinating with students and professionals to support hands-on learning.

This temporary role emphasizes flexible scheduling, workforce development, and keeping current with codes and technologies.