Adjunct Faculty - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Adjunct Faculty - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Must reside in the DC, VA, MD DMV area.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

Provide quality instruction, meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
• Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of full‑time, related occupational experience (part‑time experience converted to full‑time equivalent).
• Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those who do not hold an associate’s degree in the teaching field.
• Valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certification (EPA 40 CFR Section 608).

• Ability to demonstrate HVACR theory and practical application.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to relate basic principles to students.
• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Ability to present course material in a manner commensurate with students’ level of learning.

• Master HVAC license.
• 10 years field experience.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.