Adjunct Faculty: HVAC - Normal & Pontiac, IL

Adjunct Faculty: HVAC - Normal & Pontiac, IL

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Multiple HCC Locations - Pontiac & Normal, IL

Job Type

Temporary Part-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Career and Technical Education

Opening Date

10/15/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

We seek part-time instructors to teach HVAC and related Industrial Maintenance courses within the Colleges Career and Technical Education department during upcoming semesters. Instructional opportunities may be available during the day, evenings, and/or weekends at the College's Normal and Pontiac, Illinois, locations.

In addition to teaching, general expectations include:

• Evaluate student learning outcomes within established protocols
• Prepare syllabi for courses taught consistent with established approvals
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes on the master syllabus
• Demonstrate competence and remain current in the discipline
• Use major IT systems necessary for performance of basic job duties including email, grade and required attendance submissions, and learning management system
• Cooperate with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff in advocating for student persistence and completion
• Maintain reasonable accessibility to students
• Cooperate with College-wide and division instructional goals

Requirements

• Minimum of 2000 hours of demonstrated experience in the HVAC field
• EPA Universal Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to teach a range of industrial maintenance courses
• Successful teaching experience

Please upload copies of any relevant certifications and/or transcripts when completing the online application process.

Review of applications will be ongoing.

For additional information, please contact Adam Campbell, Dean of Career and Technical Education, at Adam.Campbell@heartland.edu.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

THESE POSITIONS ARE BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) of instruction. As of time of posting, the compensation rate per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $1,092.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE

Paid Leave: Adjunct Faculty shall be eligible for one hour per term of paid leave for each contact hour of load in a given term, which leave shall be noncumulative from academic term to academic term and may be used without stating the reason for the leave. Whenever possible, the Faculty Member shall give prior notice to the Supervising Administrator of his or her intention to use said leave

Bereavement and Legal Leave: Refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adjunct Faculty.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

With prior approval of the appropriate Supervising Administrator, Adjunct Faculty may be absent from class with pay to attend workshops, conferences, or seminars directly related to their work at the College. Unless a greater amount is approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, the College shall pay up to $400 per fiscal year for workshop, conference, or seminar for fees and expenses incurred by the Faculty Member, which may be requested from a pool not to exceed $12,000 per fiscal year. For Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 2 and above, the professional development allowance may also include memberships in professional organizations, books, subscriptions, publications related to the Faculty Member's academic discipline, documentation of successful completion of a college-level course that advances the Adjunct Faculty Member's professional development, or other professional development as approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs or designee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS)-choice of Traditional, Portable, or

Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - automatic enrollment with pre-tax

payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS

Tuition Waiver: Providing a tuition waiver for HCC courses allows employees to avail themselves of educational opportunities that the College offers. Such a benefit encourages personal and professional growth that can aid employees in performing their role at the College.

Adjunct Faculty are eligible for 100% tuition waivers. Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 1, 2, and 3 are eligible for 50% tuition waivers. Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 4 and 5 are eligible for 100% tuition waivers.

Licensure Expenses: Upon request of the Faculty Member, the Supervising Administrator may authorize payment of up to $50 per license or license renewal fee in circumstances where the Supervising Administrator determines that licensure is required to teach an assigned class or would be beneficial to the instruction of such class.

Vision Discount Programs: McLean County Eye Center, and Bard Optical. Provide Name and/or Heartland ID card.

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu