HVAC Instructor - Postsecondary Education - Base Salary to 70k/year - Minneapolis, MN

• Our client, a pioneer institution in technical education with a legacy spanning over a century, is seeking an HVAC Instructor to join their distinguished faculty. They are specifically looking for a HVAC professional with significant industry experience who is eager to transition into an educational role as an HVAC Instructor, where prior teaching experience is NOT required but a passion for sharing knowledge and mentoring students is essential. Our client teaches industry experts how to become teachers. The integration of this training with industry expertise reveals an entirely new career path!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, set up, and organize materials, tools, and equipment for instructional and lab sessions
  
• Facilitate learning activities to teach HVAC principles, theory, hands-on skills, and professional work habits
  
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports student engagement and success
  
• Assist students during lab and classroom activities, ensuring clear communication and guidance
  
• Maintain lab equipment in proper working order, perform minor maintenance, and ensure a safe learning environment
  
• Monitor inventory, identify supply needs, and help maintain a clean and organized lab space
  
• Assess and track student progress, providing academic and technical feedback to support development
  
• Use current industry practices and standards in course content and instruction
  
• Collaborate with team members to develop, update, and improve curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials
  
• Participate in student recruitment, job placement efforts, and monthly Open House events
  
• Build and maintain industry and professional relationships to support the HVAC program
  
• Actively participate in the Program Advisory Committee and accreditation activities, including assessment and reporting
  
• Maintain required industry credentials and certifications
  
• Attend meetings and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and leadership

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in HVACR or related field, or earned within 18 months
  
• 5+ years recent, relevant industry experience
  
• EPA 608 Universal credential, or earned within 12 months
  
• Meets HVAC Excellence standards within 6 months of hire
  
• Current industry certifications
  

Compensation:

• Base salary to 70k/year
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Life Insurance and Disability
  
• Retirement
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement

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