Working Title
Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology Adjunct (Online)
Position Status
Part Time
Department
School of Business and Industry
General Summary
Odessa College, a nationally recognized community college for student success initiatives, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology (OSET) professional to serve as an Adjunct Instructor with a strong passion and commitment to workforce development, student achievement, and industry-relevant education in alignment with industry standards.
Specific Position Duties
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
- Knowledge of and experience with various delivery methods of distance education.
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
- Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
- Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
- Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
- By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
- Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
- Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
- Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
- Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
- Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair;
- Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair;
- Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community;
- Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in Occupational Safety & Health Technology AND ten (10) years safety experience: OR
- Bachelors degree or higher in Safety & Health AND five (5) years safety experience.
- Experience in teaching in a computer-based environment;
- Teaching experience at the college level (work experience may be accepted in lieu of teaching experience)
Posting Number
A02043P
