OSHA Instructor & Lead

The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) has an outstanding opportunity for an OSHA Instructor & Lead to join their team.

Reporting to the Director of Continuing Education, the OSHA Instructor & Lead is responsible for delivering high-quality OSHA courses and overseeing the instructor team. This role combines hands‑on classroom/virtual instruction with administrative oversight of course compliance, instructor performance, and support for OSHA Outreach Training Program reporting. The OSHA Instructor and Instructor Lead position will deliver courses onsite in Seattle and virtually via Zoom.

In addition, this position needs to be available to travel to alternate sites for open enrollment classes, contracted courses, conference courses, and occupational health and safety events. There are three areas of responsibility for this position, instructor for delivering OSHA courses, instructor lead including program operations support, and outreach support.

The salary information provided below is for a full‑time position.

• Deliver OSHA numbered courses (General Industry, Construction, and or Maritime) in person and/or virtually
• Present course content in accordance with OSHA requirements and procedures, and approved curriculum
• Facilitate courses using up to date adult learning methods for diverse audiences
• Administer assessments, track attendance, and verify required contact hours for OSHA Outreach trainer eligibility
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of OSHA standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices
• Submit student completion rosters and required documentation to OSHCE Operations’

• Onboard and credential OSHA instructors as needed
• Verify and maintain continuing education requirements for all instructors
• Collaborate with PNW OSHA Education Center Director and Assistant Director of Programing Operations on scheduling and managing class schedules, enrollment targets, and course calendars
• Monitor instructor performance through evaluations, student feedback, and compliance audits
• Ensure program‑wide compliance with OSHA Outreach Training Program requirements and OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) requirements and procedures
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory and audit purposes
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships for any subcontracted instructors
• Ensure all training materials remain current with OSHA regulatory updates
• Act as subject matter expert for course instructional design and materials
• Investigate and resolve student or instructor complaints

• Represent OSHCE at conferences, meetings, networking events, and industry gatherings.
• Present at occupational health and safety association events, conferences, and industry events.
• Prepare reports and recommendations based on course feedback and market needs.

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in occupational safety, training, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and Outreach Training Program requirements
• Instructor and or facilitation experience
• Prior…