HVAC Instructor

Tri-County Technical College•Industrial Technology Center, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-County Technical College is seeking an HVAC Instructor to teach commercial and residential HVAC courses. The faculty member provides systematically planned instruction in classrooms and through distance learning, designs and develops courses and curriculum, evaluates student performance, and advises students. The instructor should be able to teach HVAC material effectively and help students develop a clear understanding of it. The role requires an in-depth understanding of the refrigeration cycle, the ability to read residential and commercial diagrams, and the ability to instruct students on appropriate HVAC-industry personal protective equipment. The instructor also needs basic troubleshooting and repair skills across residential and commercial HVAC equipment, along with basic knowledge of commercial building controls. The position involves independent work and discretion under minimum supervision, collaboration with other HVAC faculty to develop the program, and continued professional development, including travel to conferences and workshops. Face-to-face instruction is required at the Pendleton and Oconee campuses. The successful candidate is expected to begin employment on January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Associate degree in an HVAC-related program.
In-depth understanding of the refrigeration cycle.
Ability to read residential and commercial diagrams.
Ability to teach students about proper PPE used in the HVAC industry.
Basic troubleshooting and repair skills for residential and commercial HVAC equipment.
Basic knowledge of commercial building controls.
Ability to teach HVAC materials effectively in a classroom setting.
Willingness to teach onsite at the Pendleton and Oconee campuses.

Responsibilities

Teach HVAC courses through planned instruction in classrooms and through distance learning.
Design and develop courses and curriculum.
Evaluate student performance and advise students.
Teach commercial and residential HVAC material using effective teaching methods.
Teach students about the refrigeration cycle, residential and commercial diagrams, and proper HVAC-industry PPE.
Provide instruction related to basic HVAC troubleshooting and repair and commercial building controls.
Work with other HVAC faculty members to continue developing the HVAC program.
Participate in professional development, including travel to conferences and workshops.
Teach face-to-face at the Pendleton and Oconee campuses.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Long-term disability and life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
Faculty non-work days.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, including a 401(k) with employer contributions.
Professional development opportunities, including team activities and professional training programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services.
Flexible work schedules, 37.5-hour work weeks, and abbreviated Fridays.