Adjunct Instructor, HVAC​/R (ODYS

HVAC Technology Instructor

Stark State College is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time instructor to join our HVAC Technology Department to teach courses within the Ohio Department of Youth Services Juvenile Correctional facilities located at the Indian River (Massillon) location. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

Typical

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, prepare, deliver lectures, and hands-on sessions in:
• Refrigeration
• Cooling and Air Conditioning
• Heating systems and pumps
• Air distribution
• Hydronics
• Installation
• Safety
• Materials, estimation, tools, and equipment
• Communication
• Leadership and teamwork
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Develop instructional materials and assessments that align with program outcomes.
• Evaluate student work and provide constructive feedback to support learning and skill development.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and supervise the use of lab and classroom equipment.
• Stay current with advancements in technology and industry trends to ensure course relevance.
• Participate in curriculum development and program improvement initiatives.
• Support student success through advising, mentoring, and career guidance.

Required Qualifications Include:

• High School Diploma/Degree
• 5 years of trade/apprenticeship experience
• EPA
  608 certification
• HVAC or related journeyman and/or Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HVAC/R or related field.
• Must have knowledge/skills of tools, materials, and test equipment (performance, equipment readings, etc.), maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration HVAC control systems.
• Skills in reading and understanding schematics of electrical outlets and circuits.
• Strong leadership and/or classroom experience, communication, organizational skills, and safety practices.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws.

Please note:

Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR.