JOB TITLE:
Adjunct Instructor, HVAC
DEPARTMENT:
Trades Institute
STATUS:
Temporary, non-benefit eligible position and employment is determined on a course-by-course, contract basis.
PAY RANGE:
Pay is determined by the number and type of credits taught
FLSA:
Exempt
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
SUMMARY
The Adjunct is responsible for teaching courses in the HVAC apprentice program. Courses may include alternative delivery methods; day, evening, or weekend times. This position will teach classes that may include: HVAC Fundamentals and HVAC Electrical. Start date is August 25, 2025.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides career-oriented instruction and support to students to assist them in the development and/or improvement of HVAC systems and skills
Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and strategies
Fosters positive student and community relations
Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements
Integrates subject area with other related curricula
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process
Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment
Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Reports to Director, Trades and Industrial Arts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education Policy 730 requires the following minimum qualifications for faculty in career and technical disciplines:
Three years of experience in the occupation to be taught, OR
An equivalent number of years of postsecondary education in the career/technical discipline, combined with work experience in the career/technical discipline
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Academic (AAS or certification) or professional credentials in HVAC.
Five years of professional industry work experience in HVAC
Experience teaching in higher education or at a secondary level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to effectively teach content material using a variety of instructional methods to facilitate student learning
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue directions
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
