Lecturer, HVAC

Job Details

Faculty Position

TITLE:
Lecturer, HVAC

DEPARTMENT:
Mechanical and Energy Systems, CSOET

SALARY RANGE:
$50,000 - $65,000

Description of Duties

The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applicants for a full-time Lecturer position in the HVAC Department, beginning August 24, 2026.

Responsibilities

• An educator who is passionate about hands-on teaching and committed to student success.
• The ideal candidate will bring professional expertise in multiple areas of HVAC service, including (but not limited to): Electrical HVAC systems, residential and commercial refrigeration, heating systems (forced air and hydronics), and plumbing systems.
• Teach face-to-face lecture and laboratory courses – with occasional remote instruction on designated snow days.
• Advise, mentor, and support students across a range of academic ability levels.
• Participate in curriculum development, promote assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to department, college, and community service; including committee work and outreach.
• Foster a learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to keep the curriculum aligned with current HVAC workforce needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in HVAC with a minimum of three years of professional HVAC industry experience; or degree equivalent with eight years of professional HVAC experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical discipline.
• Prior teaching, training, or instructional experience (college, high school, or industry-based).

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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SUNY Canton does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices.