Adjunct Professor - PTDT

Appointment Length: 6 months or less

Hiring Range: $750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter(class) presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in discipline and licensure plus industry experience.
• Other combinations of education and industry experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Experience:

Significant, demonstrable tested experience in the lineman field, approved by Chair, Dean, and VPAA, with industry certifications (lineman, OSHA, CDL and other related)

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Journeyman License in good standing.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Proficient in overhead electrical line climbing techniques (i.e. aerial/pole climbing, operation and use of power equipment - e.g. use of bucket trucks, cable pullers), and safety and rescue practices in a lab environment.
• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a combination of days/evenings/weekend schedules.
• Class laboratory sessions are conducted outside.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to complete overhead electrical line climbing techniques (i.e. aerial/pole climbing, operation and use of power equipment - e.g. use of bucket trucks, cable pullers), and safety and rescue practices in a lab environment.
• Duties require the ability to climb wood poles.
• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require use of computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Organization

Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. Orange is the Answer. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the modern land-grant system of Oklahoma State University. OSU-OKC is a two-year public institution, offering more than 50 degrees and certificate options. Through quality education, a supportive environment, leadership training and service opportunities, OSU-OKC trains students to work and educates them to lead. OSU-OKC graduates are found throughout the community serving as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals and business owners. osuokc.edu