Part-time Professor, HVAC – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Requisition #: 26-0245

Location:

Cambridge

Department:
School of Trades & Apprenticeship

Payband Range: $85.46 - $148.27

Hours/Week:
Up to 6

Posting Date:
Friday, September 25, 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type:
Academic - Part-time

Part-Time Academic Position

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education, recognized for its commitment to excellence, industry-aligned programming, and community impact. Delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research, the college prepares students for success with skills and knowledge that reflect Ontario’s changing job market and serve workforce needs, promoting economic prosperity in the communities it serves and across the province.

As a Part-Time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound teaching practice.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., both in-person and online. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. When time allows, Professors are afforded an opportunity to share their availability on a semester basis to determine course scheduling.

Courses may be in person only, online only, or hybrid (mix of online and in person content), and are approximately two to six hours per week in the classroom
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Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college

• A 313A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Certificate of Qualification or a 308A Sheet Metal Worker Certificate of Qualification is required
• Additional 313A or 308A Certificate of Apprenticeship is preferred
• Three to five years of related industry experience
• Gas licenses – G2 or G1 are considered an asset
• Previous adult or post-secondary teaching experience is considered an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support…