Instructor - HVAC

Job Summary

Hazard and Community Technical College is seeking an HVAC Instructor HVAC Instructor to provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The instructor will prepare students for employment in the HVAC/R industry by providing instruction aligned with current industry practices, safety standards, and program competencies.
Review of applications will begin December 4, 2026.

Job Duties:

Duties will include but not be limited to:
• Provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in HVAC/R courses.
• Teach installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Develop and maintain course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe and effective laboratory environment and reinforce proper workplace safety practices.
• Advise students regarding program requirements, course scheduling, credentials, and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, grades, and required instructional records.
• Participate in curriculum development, course and program assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Work with industry partners and the Program Advisory Committee to help ensure curriculum remains aligned with workforce needs.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, registration, and program outreach activities.
• Participate in college committees, professional development, and other institutional activities as assigned.
• Maintain and assist with instructional equipment, supplies, and HVAC/R laboratory facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Education
• Associate degree in Air Conditioning Technology, HVAC/R, or a closely related field.
Experience
• Relevant professional experience in the HVAC/R industry.
• Knowledge and experience with HVAC/R installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Required Certifications
• Universal EPA Section 608 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching or training experience.
• Kentucky HVAC licensure and/or other industry-recognized HVAC/R certifications.
• Universal EPA Section 608 proctor exam certification
• Experience working with current HVAC/R technologies, including modern refrigerants, heat pumps, electrical controls, and related systems.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to provide both classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.