HVAC Instructor (Full-Time and Part-Time)

This position has the primary responsibility of teaching in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program. The instructor also assists the instructional leader and other administrative personnel in activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process and to support the mission of the College. Additional expectations, policies, and guidance for faculty performance of their duties are available in the Kilgore College Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Faculty Handbook.
Update, development, and instruct students in HVAC-R and evaluate their learning progress.
Maintain testing and lab equipment and providing instruction/training to students in a lab setting.
Support and adhere to the academic policies and procedures of the college, the division, and the department.
Interpret college policies for students in a positive manner.
Communicate with the appropriate chair and/or dean as to the need for instructional materials, equipment, and professional development.
Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship with other members of the faculty and staff.
Administer student appraisals of courses in compliance with college policy.
Expectations for this position may include the following: teach in afternoons and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach dual credit classes in high schools; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or remote classes; All full-time faculty are required to complete online course certification through the KC Faculty Innovation Center within their first year of employment.
A minimum of an associate’s degree plus appropriate work experience is required.
At least three years teaching experience preferred.
Ability to work in a typical classroom/instructional lab environment and get along in a courteous and professional manner with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
Mild or limited exposure to physical risk.

Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 per 3-hour course for a doctorate.
Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.