Part Time Instructor, HVAC - Continuing Education

Job Description
Job Description Johnson College is currently seeking part-time Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) instructors to teach daytime classes for the upcoming fall 2026 semester. The Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the installation of residential and light commercial HVAC systems. This includes forced air heating, air conditioning systems, as well as ductwork fabrication and installation. Responsibilities include course development, instructional delivery, and student assessment. The instructor will be responsible for organizing and delivering class syllabi and objectives in a clear, concise manner; maintaining an organized and safe lab; ensuring training aids, tools, and equipment are maintained and prepared for use in the classroom and labs; keeping accurate records of student performance and making timely submission of academic records; and providing students with timely feedback.
Essential Job Functions:
Deliver hands-on instruction in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial forced air HVAC systems, including furnaces, air handlers, and split systems.
Demonstrate proper ductwork design and installation techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, sealing, and insulating ducts in accordance with industry standards.
Teach students how to interpret blueprints, schematics, and load calculations for HVAC system layout and airflow optimization.
Emphasize industry best practices, safety standards, and code compliance throughout all instruction.
Enforce college policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments.
Evaluate student performance through both written and practical assessments.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and training systems.
Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment.
Participation in College activities and events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate should be able to speak confidently in front of a small crowd, have a passion for recruiting into the skilled trades, and have flexible work schedule hours to include morning/afternoon classes. All teaching positions require a minimum of an Associate's degree and/or 4-5 years of technical experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required for most positions. Individuals must have strong communication skills, the ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, organizational skills, and word-processing skills. EPA 608 Type 1 & 2

Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region's only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.
Johnson College does not discriminate with regard to race, color, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and expression, including a transgender identity, genetics, veteran status, or ancestry in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship, loan, athletic and other school-administered programs, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other legally protected category.

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