Adjunct Faculty; HVAC/R Engineering Technology

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach students the theory, principles, and installation techniques for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) using a classroom and HVAC/R lab.

Responsibilities

• Teach HET (HVAC/R) courses for programs and certificates.
• Create and distribute a course syllabus, teach all required class sessions, and evaluate student progress in line with departmental outcomes and expectations.
• Develop instructional materials and assess student learning through assignments, projects, discussions, or examinations.
• Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter, including compliance training under Title IX and, if applicable, the Clery Act.
• Select, prepare, and maintain current curriculum, course outlines, and instructional materials.
• Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester and provide instructional support to students.
• Refer students to specialized services within the College when appropriate.
• Provide students with a syllabus outlining course objectives, learning outcomes, attendance policies, texts, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Observe and evaluate student performance, providing timely feedback on progress.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Maintain office, discipline, grade, and division records as required by the College.
• Be available for student consultation via phone or email.
• Resolve and document student complaints, concerns, and problems using College policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbooks.
• Meet all classes for the scheduled time and submit grades electronically by required deadlines.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Revise and update course content as needed.
• Participate in program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees when appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in HVAC/R Technology or a closely related field AND a minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of recent industry work experience.
• OR a certificate in HVAC/R AND a minimum of 5 years (10,000 hours) of recent industry work experience.
• Some course minimum qualifications can be met with EPA 608 industry certification AND a minimum of 10 years (20,000 hours) of recent work experience with a demonstrated track record in one or more specific areas of the HVAC/R industry relevant to the class being taught.

This posting is used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. Applications will be reviewed as teaching needs arise, and the number of adjunct faculty hired varies by semester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance, Delta Dental, and Superior Vision insurance plans.
• Tuition support for employees and qualified family members.
• Three retirement plans.
• Disability, group, and supplemental life insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• Compressed work week in the summer (closed Fridays).
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off.
• 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits may not be available for part-time or part-time staff under 20 hours (e.g., health insurance).

Schedule

Part-time position with a total of 5 hours per week. Adjunct faculty hires and assignments are coordinated by department chairs.