Adjunct HART Professor

About the role

Adjunct Instructor providing classroom and laboratory instruction in the Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HART) program at Grayson College. Instruction prepares students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry through hands-on training and applied technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned HART courses in classroom, online, and HVAC laboratory environments (75%).
• Provide instruction in a hybrid learning environment combining online coursework with hands-on HVAC laboratory training.
• Demonstrate installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service procedures for HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure safe work practices in laboratory settings.
• Evaluate student performance through practical and written assessments.
• Maintain a professional learning environment that supports student success.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the Workforce Education Department (10%).
• Follow faculty responsibilities outlined in the Faculty Handbook and College policies.
• Assist with measuring and reporting student learning outcomes in support of workforce education standards and accreditation requirements (10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair (5%).

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
• Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
• Provides quality instruction in a classroom or laboratory learning environment.
• Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
• Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning and skills were acquired.
• Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of field experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems.
• Experience in residential or light commercial HVAC service, installation, or maintenance is preferred.
• Teaching or training experience is preferred but not required.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in HVAC or closely related technical field.

Skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to engage students in hands-on learning.
• Professional and collaborative attitude with students, faculty, and industry partners.
• Knowledge of HVAC system components and operation.
• Ability to demonstrate troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.
• Basic computer skills for instructional and administrative tasks.

Physical Requirements

Instruction in HVAC technology may require standing for extended periods, working with tools and training equipment, and demonstrating system components in laboratory environments.

Work Environment

Instruction occurs in both classroom and HVAC laboratory/shop environments involving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, refrigeration training units, and typical shop/lab conditions.

Pay

$700.00 per credit hour.

Schedule

Courses are delivered in a hybrid format and typically meet two to four days per week depending on the course assignment.