HVACR Instructor

nspire the Next Generation of HVAC Professionals

Fortis College is seeking an experienced HVAC professional. If you're a skilled HVAC technician, installer, service professional, or field leader looking to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to share your expertise and help students build successful careers in the skilled trades.

No prior teaching experience is required. We provide support and training for industry professionals who are passionate about mentoring others.

Position Summary

The HVAC Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry. This role combines hands-on training, student mentorship, and industry expertise to create an effective learning experience that promotes student success, retention, and career readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on HVAC instruction in classroom and lab settings
• Teach HVAC concepts, systems, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and safety practices
• Demonstrate industry-standard tools, equipment, and procedures
• Create an engaging learning environment that encourages participation and skill development
• Monitor student progress and provide coaching, feedback, and academic support
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records in accordance with established deadlines
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe training environment
• Promote safety awareness and promptly address potential concerns
• Provide students with course objectives, grading criteria, and syllabus information
• Collaborate with academic leadership to support student success initiatives
• Participate in curriculum enhancement and continuous improvement efforts
• Engage in campus activities, including orientations, advisory board meetings, and graduation ceremonies

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of professional HVAC industry experience
• Relevant HVAC certifications, licenses, or credentials as required by state regulations and accreditation standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and guide adult learners
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills
• Commitment to student success and workforce development

You may be a great fit if you are:

• An HVAC Technician, Service Technician, Installer, Maintenance Technician, Field Supervisor, or HVAC Manager
• Passionate about sharing your industry knowledge
• Looking for a stable, rewarding career outside of daily field service demands
• Committed to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals

Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.