Part-Time Instructor - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

El Camino Community College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College is seeking part-time instructors for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration for spring 2027. Responsibilities include assessing learning outcomes and delivering courses with flexible scheduling (morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend).

Online or hybrid teaching may be required, with distance education certification or waivers as applicable. Qualifications include a Bachelor's with 5 years of relevant experience or an Associate's with 6 years, or an approved equivalency; a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
• Associate's degree and six years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
• Equivalent qualifications or equivalency process per form and review.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Teach morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours; online or hybrid delivery with certification.
• Collaborate with employers, advisory committees, and industry partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry partnerships

Different learning styles

Instructional technology

Online/hybrid teaching

CSME certificates

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Credential (CC or equivalent)

Job description

El Camino College

Part-Time Instructor - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Req: A2627-006

Division: Industry & Technology

Close Date: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for spring 2027:

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION 21: AIR CONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION 23 - COMMERICIAL REFRIGERATION APPLICATIONS

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION 27 - HEATING TECHNOLOGIES

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipine; OR

Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Community college teaching experience.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with related program industry members and advisory committees.

Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.

Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.

Ability to promote the use of instructional techology in curriculum delivery.

Ability to utilize technology in and outside the classroom, including/hybrid teaching experience.

Possession of one or more HVACR Certificated Subject Matter Educator (CSME) Certificates.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY:

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture), $83.51 - $110.84 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.