HVAC and Energy Management Adjunct Instructor

Job Overview

SUMMARY
This position will provide instructional support for Southwest Tech’s new Sustainable Energy Management academic program with a primary focus on HVAC systems. This position will help bring hands-on experiences into the classroom and, ultimately, help SWTC train and inspire the next generation of energy leaders in southwest Wisconsin.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Instruction: Teaching of Commercial HVACR Analysis will be mandatory. Depending upon experience and expertise, other potential courses to be taught may include the following: Introduction to Energy Management, Lighting Fundamentals, Energy Control Strategies, Energy Accounting, and Energy Modeling.
• Curriculum Development: Depending upon experience and expertise, act as a subject matter expert to aid in the development of curriculum for program courses outlined above in accordance with Wisconsin Technical College System, Higher Learning Commission, and SWTC rules and standards.
• Campus Lab Development: Utilize our buildings across campus for project-based learning opportunities in partnership with facilities advancement of our building automation efforts.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of experience and education equivalent to 7 years.
• Two years of hands-on interaction with HVAC systems required.
• State of Wisconsin HVAC license: either HVAC Qualifier or HVAC Contractor preferred.
• Current experience in the energy field with a strong preference in building energy management preferred.
• Energy assessment experience, especially with ASHRAE assessments preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Mastery in HVAC systems.
• Instruction or training experience.
• Experience in creating assessment or evaluation methods.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT
• Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles may require physical capabilities, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, walk, stand, sit, fully use two hands, see, and use repetitive movements.
• May be required to use arms above head.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend or stoop, and kneel or squat.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.