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Assistant Teaching Professor - HVACR 12 month

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Assistant Teaching Professor - HVACR 12 month

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College logoUniversity of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, USA
Deadline: 12/31/2026
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

NL Highlights

Instruct students in HVACR principles through lectures and hands-on examples.
Develop and implement lab exercises to enhance students' troubleshooting skills.
Provide a curriculum that promotes student achievement in the HVAC Program.

Details

Reference

R0092733

Salary & Funding

Commensurate with education and experience

Duration

12 month

Contact Info

Human Resources (humanresources@uaptc.edu)

Eligibility

Five years’ experience in the HVAC field in a technical capacity
EPA 608 type “universal” certified for refrigerant handling
Familiar with A.C.C.A. Manual “J” system sizing, and “D” Duct sizing. Either software or the actual Manual “S” and “T” forms.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Next Steps

1
Submit a Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2
Provide a List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
3
Submit a Resume
4
Upload Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Opportunity Overview

TITLE: Assistant Teaching Professor - HVACR 12 month

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type:

Regular

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Department:

HVACR

Summary of Job Duties:

The HVAC Instructor should have a minimum of five years technical experience in the HVAC field and should be familiar with the subjects covered in class to include standard air cooled split systems, chillers, water cooled condensers, cooling towers, ancillary equipment, VRF equipment, and basic control devices. Knowledge of system sizing is a plus. Knowledge of duct design and sizing as it relates to airflow a plus. The ability to guide students in failure modality and troubleshooting techniques is required.

General Responsibilities:

  • Instruct students in a classroom setting, by providing lecture and hands-on examples to increase the student s knowledge about HVAC.
  • Provide lab exercises that will strengthen the student s abilities to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
  • Provide a curriculum and supporting instruction that leads to student achievement in the HVAC Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate with students, individuals, colleagues, and business and industry.
  • Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
  • Must have proficient computer skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Five years experience in the HVAC field in a technical capacity
  • EPA 608 type universal certified for refrigerant handling
  • Familiar with A.C.C.A. Manual J system sizing, and D Duct sizing. Either software or the actual Manual S and T forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Class A , B , or lifetime Arkansas Mechanical license in force
  • HVAC Excellence certification or willingness to achieve

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
  • Resume
  • Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Contact Information:

Human Resources humanresources@uaptc.edu

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Balancing, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes