Air Conditioning Technology Instructor

Title: Air Conditioning Technology Instructor

Salary Range: $40,980 - $45,000 annually (based on experience)

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Applied Technologies

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC), recognized as a top 10 community college in the nation by The Aspen Institute five consecutive times and three times as a Finalist with Distinction, invites applications for the position of Air Conditioning Technology Instructor. WKCTC is a comprehensive community college that provides excellence in teaching and learning, promotes student success, and supports economic development.

WKCTC is seeking an instructor to educate in both theory and hands on practices. Candidate will need a strong knowledge of HVAC electricity, refrigeration, heat load, and duct design.

Job Duties:

Teaching responsibilities include classroom and campus laboratory instruction in the area of air conditioning technology. An Air Conditioning Technology Instructor teaches courses in basic HVAC electrical and electronics, refrigeration, heat load, duct design, heating and humidification, cooling and humidification, and commercial HVAC systems. Instruction will focus on incorporating hands-on training and assessments to prepare students for careers in the field. Maintaining a safe and well-equipped learning environment is essential. Course content must align with industry standards and workforce needs. Other responsibilities include division and college committee assignments, student advising, community service and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Air Conditioning Technology or related field, with 4 years of related work experience or bachelor's in a related technical field and 2 years of work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years teaching experience is preferred.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.