Adjunct HVAC Instructor

Adjunct Faculty - HVAC Instructor

Fortis College • Cincinnati, OH

Adjunct Faculty HVAC/R Instructor

About the Opportunity

Fortis College in Cincinnati, OH is seeking experienced, HVAC/R Adjunct Faculty members to teach in our career-focused HVAC Program. If you are passionate about sharing your industry expertise, supporting student success, and helping learners achieve their educational and career goals, we invite you to join our instructional team.

The Role

Reports to: Program Lead, Program Director, or Dean/Director of Education

As an Adjunct Faculty member, you will teach assigned HVAC/R courses, facilitate student learning, provide academic support and advising, and contribute to an engaging educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using approved curricula and instructional materials.
• Create an engaging learning environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Provide students with course syllabi and clearly communicate expectations and learning outcomes.
• Grade assignments and maintain accurate gradebooks in Canvas.
• Record and maintain accurate student attendance.
• Support student success through advising, attendance monitoring, and intervention activities.
• Complete midterm evaluations and provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Attend campus meetings, workshops, orientation activities, and graduation ceremonies as required.
• Complete annual professional development and maintain documentation of continued professional growth.
• Follow institutional policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an HVAC/R program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience as an HVAC/R Technician
• Certifications/Licensure:
• EPA Universal
• OSHA 30
• NCCER - not required but desired
• NATE - not required but desired
• HVAC Excellence - not required but desired
• Certified Subject Matter Educator or Certified Master HVACR Educator is not required but highly desired
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written communication, organizational, and planning skills.

Additional Details

Classification: Exempt, Adjunct Faculty Work Schedule: Hours vary based on assigned courses and academic term schedules. Travel: None Work Environment: Interior/Office, Classroom, Laboratory, and Clinical Settings as applicable.

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.