Adjunct, Non-Credit Blueprint Reading

Stark State College is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time Non-Credit Blueprint instructor to join our Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. 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:

• Develop and deliver hands-on blueprint reading workshops focused on the interpretation and application of construction drawings.
• Deliver instruction across Architectural, Structural, Site, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical plans.
• Demonstrate how construction drawings, details, schedules, specifications, symbols, and other technical documentation are used in real-world construction settings.
• Aim to bridge theory and practice, fostering confidence and accuracy in reading and utilizing technical drawings for construction personnel.
• Guide learners through real-world scenarios and problem-solving exercises.
• Have the capacity to adapt teaching methods to various experience levels and learning styles.
• Evaluate student learning through practical exercises, assessments, and other instructional activities.
• Provide academic support, individualized guidance, and constructive feedback to help students strengthen their skills.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and interactive learning environment that encourages questions, discussion, and hands-on participation.
• Check college email regularly and complete required training,

• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in a related field.
• Professional experience in architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• Current knowledge of building codes, materials, and construction terminology.
• Current knowledge of industry standards, symbols, scales, and conventions used in blueprint reading.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills.

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.