Adjunct Instructor, HVAC

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

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 January 2026.

Requirements

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
Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material
Effective organizational and leadership skills
Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment
Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
Ability to follow and issue instructions
Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to perform 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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