Adjunct Lecturer of HVAC & R

Who We Are:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year over year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

Our campus is moving from the South End to Roxbury in early 2026! This new custom-built space is designed to LEED GOLD standards and will offer enhanced accessibility to mass transit routes as well as the benefits of a modern, impressive footprint in one of Boston's most vibrant cultural and educational corridors.

Position Summary:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic adjunct faculty member to teach in our HVAC day program. This is an adjunct position reporting directly to the program chair.

The primary responsibility will be to teach students HVAC courses such as basic electrical and safety, basic and commercial refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning in our 9-month training program. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.

Key Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty:

• Availability to meet with students when needed.
• Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. Any deviations from the course syllabus must be approved by the department chair.
• Respond to chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), starting classes on time.
• Respond to students in a timely manner
• Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback while maintaining accurate student records in the CANVAS LMS. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
• Participation in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
• Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization and presentation of material, student involvement, and classroom management.
• Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, and development) for the mutual benefit of all.

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in the HVAC field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated and results drive
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Clean background check

Applicants who may not exactly meet these qualifications are encouraged to describe in writing why they would contribute substantially to the success of the college and could carry out the requirements of the job.

Type of Appointment:

Adjunct appointed to teach day courses four days a week, would begin immediately, with expectation of renewal for the following semester on satisfactory performance. There will be a mandatory 3 hour a week office hours to meet with students. 

This position pays $2,277.00 per credit. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.