Adjunct Faculty (HVAC)

Massasoit Community College • Brockton, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty (HVAC) About Massasoit Community College: Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. In addition, Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates, corporate training opportunities, adult basic education, and personal enrichment courses. Each year, the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students, including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships. More than half of Massasoit's students identify as students of color, and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate, advancing their educational and career goals. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105,000 residents - Massasoit's main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeastern Massachusetts. Job Description: This adjunct faculty position requires flexibility to teach a range of HVAC/R courses. Courses can be offered both on-site and off-site from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, with the possibility of weekend courses that run from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The position requires a wide range of professional responsibilities and activities related to supporting student success such as managing a classroom, holding students accountable, and encouraging them with structured opportunities to develop their own proficiency. Successful candidates will be expected to develop fluency with online academic and administrative tools such as CANVAS, BANNER and other systems employed at the college. Responsibilities and Duties: Organizing and delivering class objectives in a clear, concise manner. Maintaining an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for our students in classrooms and labs; Ensuring training aids, tools, and equipment are maintained and prepared for use in the classroom and lab. Supervising and holding students accountable while promoting learning, participation, motivation, and professionalism. Testing, evaluating, and communicating performance and progress with students, supervisors, and other departments in a timely and accurate manner. Comfort with technology, both learning and diagnostic a must and willingness to teach with online and hybrid model courses. Meet and communicate with prospective partner companies as needed. THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER. Adjunct Faculty are part-time instructors hired on an as-needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and maybe in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or any other instructional site. Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department.

Requirements

• Bachelors required but will consider candidate with associate's degree plus significant experience in HVAC - heat pump and aquaponic technology.
• Industry certifications in: EPA Section 608 Certification, North American Technician Excellence, HVAC Excellence, ASHRAE's Certified HVAC Designer, OSHA Certificate, R-410A Certification, and Manufacturer-Specific Certifications
• At least three years full or part-time teaching or training experience teaching a variety of HVAC courses, preferably in a community college setting.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of work-related experience in HVAC/R, heat pumps, aquaponics, controlled environment systems.
• Experience in curriculum and course development as well as maintaining curriculum accuracy by keeping up-to-date on the industry.
• Fluency in using a variety of effective pedagogical strategies to promote student success.
• An interest and experience in working to develop and manage partnerships with area school districts and employers.
• A willingness to be involved in activities with the student body and interest in providing opportunities for students to extend learning outside of the classroom.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and delivering class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
• Maintaining an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for our students in classrooms and labs.
• Ensuring training aids, tools, and equipment are maintained and prepared for use in the classroom and lab.
• Supervising and holding students accountable while promoting learning, participation, motivation, and professionalism.
• Testing, evaluating, and communicating performance and progress with students, supervisors, and other departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Comfort with technology, both learning and diagnostic a must and willingness to teach with online and hybrid model courses.
• Meet and communicate with prospective partner companies as needed.

Benefits

• $1,512 per credit (step 1), with additional compensation for courses with a laboratory component, consistent with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree