HVAC & REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

Salary: $54.77 Hourly
Location : South Campus - 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 25-017
Department: Instruction South Campus
Opening Date: 05/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


SUMMARY
The HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Instructor position is responsible for providing competency-based training to students in a manner that prepares successful program graduates for entry-level employment in a variety of areas of occupational opportunities in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Steam fitting, and Sheet Metal industries. Incumbent will participate collaboratively and professionally with faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, and collective and individual interest of its staff and student body. Incumbent will support the guiding expectations of the college embodied in the mission and vision.

Salary reflects July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 academic year.

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions. Adjunct (part-time) faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom. This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis.
June 30, 2025.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the HVAC/R field
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the HAVC/R theories
• Remain current with emerging technology and changes effecting the industry
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching
• Use effective competency-based teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture, course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional employment
• Mentor, encourage, counsel and guide students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., course assignments, interpersonal relationships, career goals and responsible work habits
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition
• Develop and maintain full program curriculum documentation in accordance with the approved college format and ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry or business standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials
• Plan and develop meaningful student learning experiences based upon current industry or business practices
• Annually validate and review course competencies and skills required for industry entry level employment in the industry or profession and adapt curriculum to match those skills when needed
• Coordinate with other instructors, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees
• Identify, develop and maintain an advisory committee appropriate to the specific area of instruction
• Monitor, track, and keep record of the program budgets
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Once the offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Following date of hire, all full-time faculty and all part-time faculty working two-thirds of a full-time load for more than three quarters (20 hours per week) must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.
• This position is required to work on campus
• Maintain first aid/CPR certification

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, or related field
• One (1) year of supervisory experience

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications

• Industry related degree
• Possess O6A or O6B electrical certificate or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment
• Experience working with persons of disability and/or learning-disabled persons
• Prior experience working for a major manufacturer as a service technician
• Prior teaching in vocational atmosphere
• Industry certifications
  1. NATE (A/C, ACE Service Technician)
  2. ARI/GAMA ICE (Residential Heating and Cooling, Light Commercial Heating and Cooling, Commercial Refrigeration)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator Marcus Harvey, Executive Director of Human Resources, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, , or For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Position is part-time or reduced hours, which does not qualify for all benefits. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to verify benefits for the position you are interested in.
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Do you have at least Five (5) years of experience in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, or related field and one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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