Construction Technologies Instructor non tenure-track

Job Description

Construction Technologies Instructor- 9 month, non tenure-track role at OSU-OKC.

Campus: OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email:
Ryan Hightower, ryan.hightower

Work Schedule:

Courses may be day or evening.

Appointment Length: 9 months or less

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience

About This Position

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

Essential Job Functions

• Teach a minimum twelve (12) credit hours per semester for laboratory classes or fifteen (15) credit hours for non-laboratory classes or equivalent service.
• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures for all courses.
• Advise and assist students in selecting appropriate academic courses.
• Post and keep office hours per institutional guidelines.
• May include lead instructor duties.
• Implement the institutionally recommended strategies for retention.
• Implement the assessment model.
• Serve on special projects and committees.
• Assist in the designing/revising of courses and curricula.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory training and participate in RPT recommended level of professional development each year.
• Fulfill all faculty requirements as noted in the Faculty Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management discipline or related area.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail, internet, and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in related field.
• Experience in Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.
• College-level teaching experience or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs.

OSU-OKC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.