Instructor, HVAC/Refrigeration Technician Course - Adjunct

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, HVAC/Refrigeration Technician Course - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time
Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs off the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will serve as the instructor and will prepare and teach the Continuing Education, HVAC/Refrigeration Technician course. The purpose of the instruction is to equip students with the necessary occupation-specific and employability skills for success in the workplace.

Duties/Functions

Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse learning population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Industry & Trades Training staff

Education Required

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Chloro Fluoro Carbon (CFC) Refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required

• Three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration field or in a similar position.
• Teaching experience and/or industry training experience in HVAC topics.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration field or in a similar position.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternative instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed:

• Reporting Requirements
• Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter).
• Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Personal Information Protection (PIP) (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
• Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
• Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab space, or shop space.
• May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, or Cameron Campus, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift at least 25 pounds.

Other:

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2026-002-TEMP-P

Open Date
01/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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