Faculty, HVAC

Yavapai College seeks an experienced HVAC/R professional to provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction for an advanced, nine-month HVAC Service Technician certificate. The program prepares students for residential and commercial service as well as HVAC and facilities roles in mission‑critical, high‑technology manufacturing and other environments where uptime, precision, efficiency, and environmental control are essential. This program is taught and located at the Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale AZ.

The program will be taught in an 8‑week class format over a 9-month period.

The faculty member will teach advanced HVAC/R systems, refrigeration, electrical practices, NATE certification preparation, controls and automation, PLCs, water management, chillers, and advanced service diagnostics.

• Course preparation and curriculum development
• Instruction in a hybrid model, teaching both online and in person hands on labs.
• Actively participate in Canvas training
• Managing an active advisory board
• Participating in college committees
• Actively engaging in college initiatives
• Supporting Dual Enrollment Programs
• Participate in Division recruitment activities
• Implement a variety of retention strategies
• Classes are taught in evenings, days and Saturdays.

Associate degree in HVAC/R, Refrigeration, Building Systems, Industrial Technology, or a closely related technical field OR an equivalent combination of education and substantial industry experience.

Minimum 5 years of recent, progressive HVAC/R industry experience, including residential and commercial service and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate must be able to teach and demonstrate competency in:

• Current EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC/R electrical systems, wiring diagrams, circuit design, electrical troubleshooting, and safe electrical practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration systems, refrigerant charging, evacuation, recovery, EPA regulations, and A2L/low‑GWP refrigerants.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical HVAC/R problems using systematic troubleshooting techniques and industry diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of HVAC system design, installation, energy efficiency, filtration, contamination control, and applicable safety standards.
• Ability to teach hands‑on laboratory skills and assess student technical competencies.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications within the first year of employment: NATE, OSHA 30, and A2L/low‑GWP refrigerant certifications.
• Ability to prepare students for industry certifications, including NATE, OSHA 30, and A2L/low‑GWP refrigerant certifications.
• Advanced residential and commercial HVAC/R systems
• HVAC system design, load calculations, installation, and energy efficiency
• Advanced refrigeration and low‑GWP refrigerants
• A2L refrigerant safety, charging, leak detection, recovery, and handling
• Electrical theory, NEC requirements, wiring diagrams, circuit design, and troubleshooting
• PLC programming and HVAC automation
• Building automation and energy‑management systems
• Sensors, actuators, instrumentation, VFDs, BMS, and SCADA
• Chillers and cooling‑tower systems
• Water treatment, water distribution, boilers, wastewater, and water conservation
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Advanced diagnostic tools, HVAC software, industry applications, and AI‑assisted troubleshooting
• Service documentation, work orders, SOPs, data analysis, and technical reporting
• Effective communication with customers, employers, and team members

• Commercial/industrial HVAC and facilities‑maintenance experience.
• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, boilers, condenser‑water systems,…