HVAC Instructor (Part time/Adjunct) - Saginaw, MI

JOB TITLE

Instructor – HVAC

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time Adjunct | Contractual

SCHEDULE

Up to 2 Classes Per 6-Week Module | Evening and Online Classes Available

DEPARTMENT

Education

REPORTS TO

Academic Dean

EEO Classification

Professionals

* No prior teaching experience required to apply! *

SUMMARY:

The HVAC Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering quality instruction in the Dorsey College HVAC Technician Program, ensuring that students develop the technical knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for a successful career in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning trade. Instructors are expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons in both lecture and laboratory settings, monitor student progress, and address questions, concerns, and challenges in a timely and professional manner. All instruction must be conducted in accordance with Dorsey College policies, program requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Adjunct Instructors are expected to be knowledgeable in the HVAC trade, dedicated to student success, and committed to maintaining a motivating, professional, and inclusive classroom environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in Student Retention, Student Success, and Student Attendance, as measured by the Faculty Development Program.
• Conduct an engaging classroom lecture and/or lab based on the course outline.
• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues in order to ensure successful completion of their course.
• Contact absentee students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
• Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ensure instructor preparedness before class by listing the following information on the white board in class: Instructor Name and Contact Information (Google Voice Phone Number and Dorsey Email Address), Date, Class Name, Day’s Objectives, and Next Session Objectives.