Adjunct Faculty Part-Time - HVAC
🔍 Chicago, Illinois
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- Part-Time Faculty
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- KEN0001145 Requisition #
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- Sep 09, 2025 Post Date
ADJUNCT FACULTY PT - HVACKENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Kennedy King College is currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
- Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
- Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree in Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration required with a minimum of five years HVACR field experience and be a Certified Master HVACR Educator (CMHE); or an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration required with a minimum of five years of HVACR field experience and be working towards the CMHE certification.
- Five years of current and relevant experience as an HVAC Instructor required.
- Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System, preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required.
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
The salary range is the following per contact hour based on education: master's @ $800, master's +30 @ $837, PHD @ $943.
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Freqently Asked Questions
For HVAC adjunct instructors in Chicago, the Certified Master HVACR Educator (CMHE) credential stands out, boosting credibility. Local employers value this certification combined with hands-on experience, making it easier to connect with the diverse student population at City Colleges of Chicago.
Part-time adjunct faculty positions focus on delivering specialized HVAC knowledge in flexible schedules. Unlike full-time roles, adjuncts often balance industry work alongside teaching, allowing real-world expertise to enrich classroom lessons while accommodating diverse student needs.
Adjunct instructors should highlight practical problem-solving and critical thinking skills tailored to HVAC systems. Emphasizing hands-on learning strategies resonates well with Chicago’s community college ethos, which champions open access and diverse student engagement.
Instructors may need to adapt to a multilingual student body and varied academic backgrounds, requiring dynamic teaching methods. Balancing rigorous HVAC standards with accessible instruction is key to fostering growth within Chicago’s diverse educational environment.
Salaries are determined per contact hour, ranging from $800 to $943 depending on academic credentials such as master’s or doctoral degrees. This scale reflects both educational attainment and the specialized HVAC expertise expected in Chicago’s part-time adjunct roles.
Yes, the role encourages faculty to engage with academic and professional communities, fostering teamwork and shared best practices. This collaborative environment supports continuous improvement and networking within Chicago’s educational and HVAC sectors.
Chicago’s growing HVAC industry and community college emphasis on skilled trades create steady demand for qualified adjunct instructors. However, competition remains moderate due to the need for both teaching experience and relevant certifications within this specialized field.
Instructors must tailor teaching approaches to overcome language barriers and varied educational backgrounds, promoting inclusivity. Utilizing culturally responsive materials and fostering a respectful classroom environment aligns well with Chicago’s commitment to educational equity.
They design curriculum that promotes active learning, assess student progress through various methods, and cultivate critical thinking. Creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learner goals is also essential in this part-time faculty role.
The institution encourages ongoing professional development and offers access to resources like the Brightspace LMS. This support helps adjunct instructors integrate current HVAC technologies and teaching strategies relevant to Chicago’s evolving market.
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