Automotive Instructor Jobs in Akron, OH (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $57.60 Hourly
Location : ODYS Locations Cuyahoga Hills, Circleville and/or Indian River
Job Type: Part-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600069
Division: Business, Engineering, & Info Tech Division
Department: Automotive & Transportation
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:30 AM Eastern
Stark State College is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time instructor to join our Automotive and Transportation department at the Indian River High School. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.
Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result.
You'll be a Great Fit if:If you look forward to using innovative teaching methodologies to foster a collaborative learning environment, you will fit right in.
Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction in various automotive and transportation courses while demonstrating effective communication skills.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that meets the needs of our student body.
• Implement innovative teaching methodologies and integrate technology to enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Provide academic advisement and support to students.
• Assist with department activities to promote the success of Stark State College.

To be considered, you'll need:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student success and the mission of Stark State College
• Associate's degree in automotive technology, and/or post-secondary certificate from a Master (MAST) ASE Education Foundation-accredited program, which includes:
  • MAST Instructors: All MAST instructors must hold current ASE certification in Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1), Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), and in the Automobile area(s) (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A7, and/or A8) they teach.
  • MAST instructors teaching Engine Performance must also hold current ASE certification as an Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1).
  • MAST instructors teaching Hybrid/Electric vehicle (xEV) diagnosis and repair should also hold current ASE certification as a Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) and xEV Electrical Safety Level 2.
  • MAST programs must have one or more instructors currently certified in each of the following areas: G1, A1 through A8, and L1. L3 and xEV Electrical Safety Level 2 are recommended if the program covers Hybrid/Electric vehicle (xEV) diagnosis and repair.
    Master Certification: At all levels, current certification as an ASE Master Automobile Technician (A1-A8) satisfies the requirements above for G1 certification.
• Five years full-time equivalent related work experience required.
• If previous qualifications have not been met, then the candidate must have at least 10 years of full-time, equivalent, related work experience.

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 (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employee's 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:

1. Shall take the course(s) during a semester in which they are currently working.
2. Shall have instructed a minimum of 8 credit hours or 13 CEUs at Stark State College or if paid hourly, worked a minimum of 320 hours before receiving this benefit.
3. Must obtain the approval of their supervisor. Employees paid on an hourly basis shall refer to the minimum hours worked requirement to qualify for the benefit. The employee's primary position during the semester the benefit is used determines the employee's eligibility.

Eligible part-time employees desiring this benefit must complete an Instructional Fee Waiver form available on mystarkstate and must submit it to the employee's 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)