Title: HVA Instructor

Position Type: Instructor

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Skilled Trades

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1,660.54 to $1,826.60 per credit hour.

Who We Are:

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor – HVAC provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction within the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program and related Skilled Trades pathways. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment and career advancement by delivering industry-aligned instruction that develops technical knowledge, practical skills, safe work practices, professionalism, and workforce readiness.

Teaching responsibilities may include refrigeration, HVAC electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration controls, piping, sheet metal, mechanical codes, service and repair, and other HVAC-related topics based on program needs and instructor qualifications. The instructor evaluates student learning through classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations, hands-on skill assessments, and competency-based evaluations while maintaining a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Skilled Trades, faculty, and program leadership, the instructor delivers curriculum aligned with program learning outcomes, Colorado Career and Technical Education standards, and current industry practices. Instructors are expected to model professional workplace behavior, reinforce safety standards, effectively utilize instructional technology, and participate in required meetings, training, and program activities.

This is a temporary, part-time position hired on an as-needed basis. Assignments are based on enrollment, program needs, budget availability, and instructor qualifications, and may include daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, laboratory, classroom, and occasional off-site instruction. Continued appointments are contingent upon satisfactory performance and ongoing program needs.

Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1,660.54 to $1,826.60 per credit hour.
The top three characteristics of a successful candidate:
• HVAC Technical Expertise: Recent industry experience and the ability to teach HVAC theory and hands-on skills.
• Student-Centered Approach: A commitment to student success through engaging, safe, and inclusive instruction.
• Professionalism & Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and industry partners.

This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note:
• Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.
• There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to your application materials.
• After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.
All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, tools, safety practices, and industry standards.
• Ability to teach HVAC theory and hands-on laboratory courses.
• Skill in demonstrating HVAC installation, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and assess student learning.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, learning management systems, and standard office software.
• Ability to follow curriculum, learning outcomes, and college policies.
• Flexibility to teach various schedules, instructional formats, and locations as assigned.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse student and program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifies for post-secondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diverse students and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

  Physical & Cognitive Demands:

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb, and move throughout laboratory and classroom environments.
• Demonstrate HVAC installation, service, troubleshooting, and repair procedures using hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and instructional machinery.
• Frequently lift, carry, move, or position equipment, tools, and instructional materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate computers, instructional technology, learning management systems, and standard office equipment.
• Observe laboratory activities, identify safety hazards, and provide immediate instructional direction.
• Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, evaluation, and sound judgment while instructing students and maintaining laboratory safety.
• Effectively communicate technical, instructional, and safety information to students, faculty, staff, and program leadership. People in this position regularly communicate with students, faculty, staff, and program leadership. Must be able to exchange accurate technical, safety, and instructional information in these situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in HVAC, HVAC/R, Building Systems Technology, Mechanical Systems, Construction Trades, or a related field.
• One semester of full-time (or equivalent part-time) teaching, training, or technical instruction experience.
• Industry experience in residential, commercial, or industrial HVAC installation, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, supervising apprentices, or providing hands-on technical training.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, HVAC electrical systems, heating and cooling equipment, controls, piping, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical codes.
• Experience using HVAC tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to teach both classroom and laboratory-based HVAC courses using hands-on instructional methods.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards, EPA refrigerant handling requirements, and energy-efficient HVAC practices.
• EPA Section 608 Certification preferred.
• Industry certifications such as NATE, HVAC Excellence, ESCO, NCCER, OSHA, or manufacturer-specific credentials preferred.
• Community college, career and technical education, apprenticeship, or adult education teaching experience preferred.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Instructions:

Advertised Pay
The compensation for this position is $1,660.54 to $1,826.60 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA-exempt position, and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu