HVACR Trainer III Parttime

Job Description

St. Charles Community College's (SCC) Regional Workforce Innovation Center (RWIC) in Wentzville will prepare the region's workforce for jobs in technology, welding, advanced manufacturing, robotics, logistics, healthcare, and more. SCC anticipates opening the RWIC in the Fall of 2025.

At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society.

SCC has a part-time Contract Trainer III: HVAC/R position available for the  academic year.

Teach lecture/labs and practical hands‑on training in various HVAC and Refrigeration topics. Will be responsible for teaching HVAC/R principles, safety procedures, tools and equipment, servicing, and installation techniques. Develop class projects, technical assignments, and laboratory instruction to prepare students for careers in the HVAC/R industry. Courses may be morning, daytime, or evening depending on the need.

• Deliver instructional classroom and practical hands‑on training in HVAC/R topics.
• Develop and deliver curriculum that complies with industry‑recognized procedures.
• Teach various HVAC/R principles, safety procedures, tools and equipment, service, and installation techniques.
• Develop class projects, technical assignments, and laboratory instruction.
• Prepare students to enter the HVAC/R workforce.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.
• Provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.

• Licensed HVAC or Trade School experience in HVAC or a related field with five years of experience in the HVAC/R industry. Relevant work‑related experience, recognized certifications, registered apprenticeship, and/or licensures may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Knowledge of HVAC/R systems, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform and teach various HVAC techniques, including service and installation.
• One year of instructor/training experience within the last ten years in the HVAC/R industry.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and strong understanding of HVAC systems, practices, and procedures.

• EPA Certification, NATE Certification, or other recognized industry certifications.
• Experience working with adult learners or in a workforce development setting.
• Experience delivering training in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Three years of instructor/training experience and three years of industry experience within the last ten years in HVAC or a closely related industry.
• Experience working in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and understand drawing features.

• Requirement 1:
  Normal physical job functions performed in a standard office environment. Position may require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

• None

Generally, reports to Director or Associate Dean but may vary upon organizational need.

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two‑year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six‑county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute.

Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state‑of‑the‑art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society."