Associate Instructor of HVAC, Evening

Title: Associate Instructor of HVAC

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: HVAC

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

Are you a skilled HVAC/R professional ready to share your expertise with the next generation of technicians? The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is seeking a full-time Evening Associate Instructor of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration to lead instruction in our evening HVAC/R program at the College's main campus.

At TCAT Knoxville, our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in high-demand technical fields, and our HVAC/R program is a cornerstone of that work. As the Main Campus Evening HVAC Associate Instructor, your primary responsibility will be delivering high-quality classroom and laboratory instruction to adult students enrolled in the College's evening HVAC/R program. The program prepares students to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, humidifiers, and electrical and gas heating, along with the fundamentals of electricity, electric motors, and controls. You will work alongside a supportive faculty team with strong industry partnerships, and you will have the opportunity to teach what you love while making a lasting impact in your community.

This is a full-time position working 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive State of Tennessee benefits package, and the rewarding experience of helping students launch rewarding careers.

Job Duties

Instruction & Student Learning

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in HVAC/R to adult students enrolled in the College's evening program at the TCAT Knoxville main campus.

• Apply a multi-method instructional approach — including demonstrations, lectures, hands-on shop activities, and worksite experiences — to prepare students for employment in the HVAC/R industry.

• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs, interests, and learning abilities of adult students.

• Develop and administer accurate, objective assessments to measure student learning and ensure mastery of program competencies.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional shop and classroom learning environment. 

Evening Program & Student Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for evening HVAC/R students, maintaining positive, professional relationships with students, staff, and college administration.

• Coordinate with college staff on scheduling, student recruitment, orientation, and program requirements for the evening program.

• Support the successful progression of evening program students toward program completion, credentialing, and entry into the workforce.

Program & Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the referral, placement, and employment of students.

• Cooperate with outside agencies, work with the program advisory committee, conduct visits to business and industry, and maintain positive public relations on behalf of the College.

• Work cooperatively with other departments and the community to expand employment and training opportunities for students.

• Maintain accurate records and conduct surveys and reports of program graduates.

Communication & Compliance

• Communicate professionally, tactfully, and courteously with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.

• Ensure all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Perform all assigned duties safely and in accordance with established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards, with minimal supervision.

• Work to meet and exceed COE accreditation standards and TBR performance expectations. 

Professional Development

• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current best practices in student services, workforce education, and campus administration.

• Attend scheduled college and department professional development activities, in-service trainings, and TBR-required programs.

• Support and participate in related professional organizations, including those focused on student affairs and workforce development.

Service to the College & Community

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of college