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Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology (OSET) Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology (OSET) Faculty
Position Status Full Time
Department School of Business and Industry
General Summary
Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology faculty are responsible for high-quality learning experiences in each course and throughout the program in alignment with industry standards and academic standards. Oversees daily operations, instructs, and supervises classes in the Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology (OSET) Department.
Specific Position Duties
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 
  • 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 that are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 
  • By various 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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology or related field from an accredited college or university, AND demonstrated competencies (e.g.- relevant technical training, certification, experience, etc.) in the teaching discipline or a related field; OR


  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology or related field from an accredited college or university, in the teaching discipline or related field; OR

  • Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology or related field from an accredited college or university, AND a minimum of eighteen (18) completed graduate course hours in the teaching discipline or a related field. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five (5) years experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Technology.  
Reporting Relationship
Work Hours
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00279P
Job Open Date
Special Instructions Summary
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
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