Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, HVAC/Refrigeration Technician Course - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time
Part-time
Job Description
At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated
to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting
impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative
educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a
fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a
robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses
provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning,
within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC,
you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture
committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly
amazing place to work and thrive.
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are
responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum
learning environment, responding to student needs, managing
effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,
demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work
relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college
administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their
instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality
instruction and for effective participation and interest in the
total affairs off the college.
Under general supervision, this individual will serve as the
instructor and will prepare and teach the Continuing Education,
HVAC /Refrigeration Technician course. The purpose of the
instruction is to equip students with the necessary
occupation-specific and employability skills for success in the
workplace.
Duties/Functions
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
- developing learner centered lesson plans
- employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for
different learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology
in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that
supports a diverse learning population
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support
materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,
instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes
in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional
mission by:
- participating in professional development activities to
maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or
licensures as required by program or accreditation
- participating in professional development opportunities to
advance teaching skills and strategies
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and
student records to include:
- maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of
assigned equipment
- providing for the security of facilities, equipment and
instructional materials and maintaining safe working
conditions
- maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in
accordance with established deadlines using a variety of
technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,
Moodle)
- complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules
and regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
- addressing student concerns in a timely manner
- promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to
develop strategies for success
- referring students to campus and community resources when
appropriate
- Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:
adaptability, communication, information processing, problem
solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Industry & Trades Training staff
Education Required
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field
from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Chloro Fluoro Carbon ( CFC ) Refrigerant certification or
ability to obtain within 6 months.
Education Preferred
- Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or related field
from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Experience Required
- Three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration field or in a
similar position.
- Teaching experience and/or industry training experience in HVAC
topics.
Experience Preferred
- Greater than three years working in the HVAC Refrigeration
field or in a similar position.
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternative
instructional delivery systems.
KSA Required
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to
the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its
“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and
professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The
Instructor must be able to:
- Multi-task
- Respect Diversity
- Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
- Create and maintain a learner centered environment
- Communicate effectively
- Ability to effectively implement and apply technology
solutions.
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as
required; other required trainings may be added as needed:
- Reporting Requirements
- Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;
annual refresher thereafter).
- Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher
thereafter)
- Personal Information Protection ( PIP ) (within 30 days of
hire; annual refresher thereafter)
- Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire;
annual refresher thereafter)
- Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
- Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30
days of hire)
Physical Demands
- May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
- Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab
space, or shop space.
- May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point,
or Cameron Campus, as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Lift at least 25 pounds.
Other:
- Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are
required.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-002-TEMP-P
Open Date
01/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other
- License/Certification