Job Overview
Join our dynamic educational team as an HVAC Instructor, where you'll inspire and equip the next generation of skilled technicians. In this vital role, you will deliver engaging instruction on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, combining hands-on training with theoretical knowledge. Your expertise will help students develop practical skills in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), electrical systems, hydraulics, plumbing, welding, automotive diagnostics, and aircraft maintenance. As an energetic educator committed to adult education and higher education standards, you will foster a diverse learning environment that emphasizes technical proficiency and safety compliance. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to shape careers while advancing your own professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive classroom and online instruction on HVAC/R principles, including system design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
- Develop and update curriculum materials that incorporate current industry standards such as OSHA regulations, technical skills instruction, and course design best practices.
- Provide hands-on training using real-world equipment in areas like electrical systems, hydraulics, plumbing, welding, automotive service, and aircraft maintenance to ensure practical skill development.
- Incorporate educational technologies such as computers and Blackboard learning management systems to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assess student progress through evaluations aligned with higher education teaching standards; provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment by working effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of prior experience.
- Maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing OSHA safety protocols and industry best practices during all instructional activities.
- Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance to current manufacturing, construction, automotive repair, HVAC/R trends, and MRO needs.
- Participate in curriculum development initiatives to keep instructional content aligned with evolving industry requirements and technological advancements.
Experience
- Proven experience working with post-secondary students or adult learners in technical or vocational education settings.
- Extensive hands-on experience in HVAC/R systems installation, maintenance, repair, or troubleshooting within manufacturing or construction environments.
- Strong background in electrical systems, hydraulics, plumbing, welding, automotive diagnostics or service, aircraft maintenance, or related technical fields.
- Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Blackboard or other online instruction platforms, and educational technologies for teaching purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to design courses that meet higher education standards while engaging diverse student populations.
- Knowledge of safety regulations such as OSHA standards applicable to HVAC/R work environments.
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Technical proficiency in computer applications relevant to instructional delivery and curriculum development.
Join us to make a meaningful impact by preparing skilled professionals for vital roles across multiple industries!
Pay: $27.74 per hour
Work Location: In person
