Adjunct Instructor HVAC/R
Salary
$56.34 Hourly
Location
ODYS Locations Cuyahoga Hills, Circleville and/or Indian River
Job Type
Part-time Faculty
Job Number
202600034
Division
Business, Engineering, & Info Tech Division
Department
Applied Industrial Tech
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
4/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Stark State College is seeking a qualified Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration technician to serve as a part-time instructor at the Ohio Department of Youth Services Juvenile Correctional facility located at Indian River in Massillon.
Instructors are expected to teach assigned courses as scheduled in classroom or shop settings at various times. Proficiency of Instruction will include the following areas:
The instructor shall assume primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Departments policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
Education, Experience and Licensure/Certification Requirements
HS Diploma/Degree required
Five years of trade or apprenticeship experience required
EPA 608 certification is required.
HVAC or related journeyman and/or Associates or Bachelors in HVAC/R or related field
10 - Hour OSHA certification preferred
Demonstrate leadership and/or classroom experience
Strong communication and organizational skills needed
Must be an organized individual with good HVAC, mechanical, and electrical skills. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are a must.
Knowledge of tools, materials, and test equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration HVAC control systems.
Skill in analyzing HVAC malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and in determining appropriate repairs.
Skill in reading and understanding schematics of electrical circuits.
Knowledge of 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. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.
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@starkstate.edu.
STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (S.T.R.S.)
State Teachers Retirement System
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohios public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employees wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
INSTRUCTIONAL FEES
All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from the income of the College budgeted for employee benefits up to an amount per academic semester not to exceed such fees for six credit hours per semester.
A part-time employee may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. To qualify for this benefit, employees:
Eligible part-time employees desiring this benefit must complete an Instructional Fee Waiver form available on mystarkstate and must submit it to the employees supervisor for approval.
Instructional fees are available for IRS dependents of part-time employees. All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from income of the College budgeted for employee benefits for dependents of part-time employees for six semester hours per academic year per employee.
Dependents of part-time employees may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. The student will be required to pay the processing fee and all other incidental fees associated with the course enrolled in each semester.
Dependents of employees classified as student workers, substitute workers, or seasonal workers will not be eligible to participate in this program. Dependents of part-time employees who are eligible for tuition waivers such as College Credit Plus, various scholarships and grants, and other such nonloan programs must use those funds prior to use of the Instructional Fee Waiver benefit.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for you and your household members, dependents living away from home, and parents & parents-in-law. Professional phone support is available around-the-clock, on an unlimited basis, offering you and your family members peace of mind that there is always someone to talk to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Face-to-face counseling is also available, with up to 5 sessions included per problem occurrence.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs (403 b and 457).
AFLAC (Short-term disability).
Allstate (Insurance options)
Employer Stark State College (OH)
Address 6200 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio, 44720
Phone 330-494-6170
Website http://www.starkstate.edu
| Location | OH |