HVAC Apprenticeship Instructor, WTCE, PT

Job Summary

The HVAC apprentice instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction to students in the College of Eastern Idaho’s apprenticeship program. Classes are held either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm (6 hours per week). Instructors may be assigned additional hours for class preparation and administration as needed. The instructor will teach both the theory and practical applications of HVAC systems, as well as HVAC code.

• Provide instruction to HVAC apprentices both in-person and online
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans and assessments to supplement those provided by the program manager and fellow instructors
• Record student grades and attendance for reporting to both the program manager and State of Idaho Division of Building Safety
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• State of Idaho Journeyman HVAC License
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with both students and CEI staff members
• Dependable and organized
• Incumbent must reside in Idaho (currently CEI does not sponsor H‑1B Visas)

• Current or retired HVAC Installer/Mechanic or HVAC Inspector
• 3+ years of experience as a Journeyman HVAC Installer/Mechanic
• Teaching experience
• Proficiency with computers, particularly Outlook, Excel, video conferencing software (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and learning management software such as Schoology or Canvas
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily from occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. On‑site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225:
Background Checks.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.

Mid-Senior level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Online Audio and Video Media