Adjunct Instructor, HVAC Salary $31.79 - $38.30 Hourly
Location: Durham, NC Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT) Job Number: 25-26-00095 Division: Academics and Guided Career Pathways Department: Industrial Systems Technology Program Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt
Description: Benefits Questions Description Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor of HVAC in the Industrial Systems Technology Program. The adjunct instructor will be preparing and delivering courses, teaching all assigned courses, upholding academic policies, and taking responsibility for classroom preparation and maintenance. Completing mandatory training is also required.
Examples of Duties The adjunct instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. Teach all courses as assigned for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
Enforce academic policy and procedures, comply with institutional rules and regulations. Assume responsibility for off-site/classroom prep, including maintenance and clean-up, as all shop spaces are shared with other instructors. Must complete mandatory training.
Minimum Qualifications Must meet one or more of the qualifications below:
• Mechanical License • Associate degree from accredited institution in HVAC/AHR technology • 5 years of experience working in HVAC industry with CFC Universal certification
Supplemental Information Knowledge of HVAC systems, how to trouble shoot, repair, and maintain them Ability to develop projects for students to learn HVAC systems in addition to share demonstrations to assist in their learning process Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action PC literate Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time • Ability to lift, at times, 40 lbs • Good eye/hand dexterity • Normal Working Hours: Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Do you meet at least one of the following qualifications?
Must meet one or more of the qualifications below: • Mechanical License • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution in HVAC/AHR technology • 5 years of experience working in the HVAC industry with CFC Universal certification
No, I do not meet any of the qualifications Yes, Mechanical License Yes, I have an Associates degree or higher from an accredited institution in HVAC/AHR technology Yes, I have 5 years of experience working in the HVAC industry with CFC Universal certification
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate degree
Required
Employer Durham Technical Community College Address: 1637 East Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina, 27703 Phone: 919-536-7244-5101 919-536-7200 Website: https://www.durhamtech.edu/