Adjunct HVAC Instructor

Position Description

Reports to: Department Chair, HVAC
Status: Part-time
Schedule: Day, Evening, and Weekend availability as needed
Location: Montgomery Community College and Southern Correctional Institute

The Adjunct HVAC Instructor provides instruction to students enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program in accordance with established course outlines and college policies. Teaches assigned HVAC courses, which may include refrigeration, electricity, system design, controls, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The instructor delivers engaging, hands-on, and theory-based instruction to prepare students for entry-level employment and industry-recognized certifications in HVAC systems installation, maintenance, and repair.

Instructs students of varying ages and skill levels, including high school students who may be new to HVAC as well as adult learners seeking advanced training or industry certification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials in classroom and lab settings following the approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environmentfor students.
• Assess student learning through assignments, tests, and practical demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress in accordance with college policies.
• Provide students with constructive feeback and academic support as needed.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development activies as directed.
• Follow all institutional policies, procedures, and acadeic standards, including those related to FERPA, Title IX and accessibility.
• Model professional conduct, ethics, and communication in interactions with students and colleagues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support the instructional and institutional mission of the college.

Qualifications & Degree Requirements

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in HVAC Technology or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent work experiene in the HVAC industry.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required; additional indutry certifications and contractor license preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred buy not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Instruction may take place in classrooms, labs, and live project sites.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move about the classroom, laboratory, and training areas for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to demonstrate and perform HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• must be able to distinguish colors and read small print on gauges, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to typical HVAC lab environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and odors.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to ensure safety.
• Must be able to communicate with students and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

Supplemental Information

Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.