Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

SUNY Westchester Community College seeks a knowledgeable and engaging Adjunct Instructor to teach NCCER-accredited (National Center for Construction Education & Research) HVACR and EPA curriculum within the Division of Workforce Development, at the Mount Vernon Center. This position supports the College's workforce development mission by preparing students with the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry-recognized credentials needed for employment and career advancement in the HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration ) industry. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction, foster an active and supportive learning environment, and effectively engage a diverse population of adult and workforce learners. A strong commitment to teaching excellence, workforce readiness, student success, and the mission of a community college is essential.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with HVACR systems, processes, and equipment. Successful completion of NCCER Instructor Certification Training is required. Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience at the journey- or licensed technician-level in HVACR, or a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a certified instructor in a vocational/technical HVAC training program, consistent with NCCER instructor eligibility requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective instructional practices, the ability to engage students through active, student-centered learning, proficiency in integrating instructional technology, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports a diverse population of adult learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous instructional experience in a high school, community college, apprenticeship, adult education, or workforce development setting is strongly preferred. Current NCCER Instructor Certification and EPA Section 608 Universal Certification are preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, workforce readiness, student success, and the mission of a community college, with the ability to effectively support learners from diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: $93.84 per hour. No benefits.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2026

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.