HVAC Instructor

About the role

Help shape the next generation of skilled HVAC professionals at Indian River State College. We're looking for an experienced industry expert who is passionate about hands-on learning, student success, and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned HVAC courses using effective instructional strategies and hands-on laboratory experiences.
• Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum and instructional materials aligned with industry standards, student learning outcomes, and workforce demands.
• Utilize the College’s Learning Management System and instructional technologies to support student engagement and academic success.
• Promote student success through timely communication, mentoring, advising, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and student progress in accordance with College policies.
• Maintain safe classroom and laboratory operations by modeling and enforcing OSHA and HVAC industry safety procedures.
• Integrate industry-recognized certifications such as HVAC Excellence, NCCER, EPA Section 608, and other relevant credentialing standards into instruction.
• Support retention, persistence, and completion initiatives for workforce and technical education students.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• Average of four (4) years of documented work experience in the HVAC industry required.
• Valid industry credential or licensure required, including one or more of the following: HVACR Journeyman License, NCCER Minimum Level Two HVACR Certification, HVAC Excellence Certification, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification, HVAC Contractor License, EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration, electrical controls, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and industry-standard tools and equipment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and software applications including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and learning management systems.
• Ability to teach day, evening, online, and hybrid courses as assigned.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Two (2) or more years of postsecondary teaching, workforce training, or apprenticeship instruction experience preferred.
• Additional industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10-Hour Construction, Backflow Prevention, or advanced HVAC specializations preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development, workforce program promotion, and advisory board coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, competency-based instruction, and technical education best practices.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners, workforce boards, or community stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training.
• Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating applications.
• Demonstration of appropriate skills as required by curriculum and standards.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.
• Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot all lab equipment in the lab.
• Ability to bend down and get on knees while performing different techniques.
• Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations.
• Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color.