Adjunct Faculty POOL- HVACR Instructor CRCC (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year . WWCC offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at all of our campuses: Walla Walla, Clarkston, Washington State Penitentiary, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, as well as online/remotely (please see required qualifications for approved remote states). Part-time/temporary adjunct faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. WWCC offers a wide range of opportunities in extended learning, dual-credit alternative high school, workplace learning, outreach learning, and personal enrichment programs. WWCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty positions on a continuous basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of the standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time. Candidates who are qualified to teach multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply to each discipline's adjunct pool postings to ensure their application is considered. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter. 2026-2027 Quarter Dates Fall 2026:September 28 - December 16 Winter 2027: January 5 -March 19 Spring 2027:March 31 - June 11 Summer 2027: Early July - Mid August NOTE: The current pool remains in effect until June 30, 2027. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the interested Dean or lead, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool. About Walla Walla Community College At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. WWCC strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not only because diversity fuels excellence and innovation but because we want to pursue justice. We are all responsible for creating a safer, more inclusive environment. Walla Walla Community College campuses are located on the native lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people and the Nez Perce tribe. Established in 1967, our attractive 130-acre main campus (Walla Walla) sits on the edge of Titus Creek with views of the Blue Mountains. Additional facilities, include programs at Washington State Penitentiary and Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, extend the College's footprint throughout its four-county district. The WWCC Clarkston campus, located in Clarkston, Washington, is the hub of educational activity in Asotin and Garfield counties. WWCC offers programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts, Humanities & Communications, Business & Consumer Services, Education & Social Sciences, Healthcare & Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Electrical & Transportation, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Transitional Studies, Personal & Professional Development. At this time Walla Walla Community College enrolls more than 2,000 students each year: 51% are White, 23% Hispanic, 18% Multiracial, 2% Black/African America, 1% Asian, and1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Our college is an aspiring Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Description: Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking a creative and talented instructor focused on student success who has a strong knowledge background to fulfill a temporary role of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Instructor (HVACR) Instructor at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, WA. Graduates of the HVACR program will enter the workforce with a knowledge base and solid skill set, making them attractive potential employees for HVAC companies. They will have the necessary skills to recover, evacuate and recharge air conditioning equipment, and safely perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Essential Responsibilities: Teach assigned HVACR classes in accordance with WWCC course descriptions and schedule requirements. Must be able to teach single and three phase electrical including transformers, AC and DC motors. Must have skills to teach electrical equations that requires algebra and trigonometry. Must have knowledge of water flow, air flow, refrigerant flow calculations, and gas laws. Must be able to teach the theory of Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration. Monitor and document student performance based on curriculum requirements and attendance. Collaborate with personnel in the HVACR industry as advisors for the HVACR program and to facilitate job development for students during and after their program of study. Incorporate relevant technology into classroom presentations. Maintain safe work practices, tools, and equipment, keeping environment clean and organized Provide advising for students. Participate in department and college activities, committees, advisory boards, etc., as appropriate. Competencies Demonstrated ability working with and relating to persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, and creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment. Instructional approach centered on students and informed by culturally responsive teaching. Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of students, the College, and teaching methodologies. Strong interest and willingness, and preferably demonstrated skill, in using technology to deliver relevant information face-to-face, online, as well as hybrid. Ability to use varied instructional approaches within and between courses. Ability to work with industry to improve student recruitment, review curriculum, and assist students in job placement. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and interdisciplinary work. Required Qualifications : Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college. This is an onsite position; applicants must be willing to relocate. Five (5) years of recent work experience in refrigeration and air conditioning required; Two (2) year-degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning may substitute for two years of work experience. EPA Refrigerant Handling and Low Voltage Electrical certification required. Associate degree in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration desired. Previous teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level, correctional facility, industrial, corporate, and/or workplace setting desired. Previous supervisory experience. You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. Conditions/Terms of Employment This is a part-time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located inside the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, an adult male prison. This position interacts daily with students (incarcerated individuals), instructors, counselors, DOC, and WWCC staff. Successful candidate must have the ability to travel between buildings with or without accommodations. Coyote Ridge Corrections Center is fully ADA compliant. The campus is tobacco free institution. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 3-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. Department of Correction positions are grant funded and funding is not guaranteed. Upon loss of grant funding, the position will end. WWCC does not absorb the cost to fund DOC grant positions. Compensation Compensation for an adjunct assistant professor is contingent on enrollment and paid in accordance with the contract between the WWCC Board of Trustees and the WWCC Association for Higher Education. found on the WWCC Human Resources Page . Refer to Appendix C for the adjunct salary schedule. Required Application Materials This position is posted as open until filled and applications will be screened as received. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet that includes the following: NEOGOV online application A cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and competencies for this position Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume Contact information for three (3) professional references. Answers to all supplemental questions Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date. Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com . WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion. Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu , address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362. To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/5454861/adjunct-faculty-pool-hvacr-instructor-crcc-2026-2027-academic-year je-7c7cb4835bd441c8af660cbaf0d90f6e Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency