Adjunct Professor - PTDT 900757

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 4,500 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

OSU-Oklahoma City is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop and deliver courses in the lineman field, focusing on critical thinking and subject mastery for students. The role involves creating lesson plans, presentations, and assignments, while maintaining records and adapting instructional methods to student needs.

The position requires hands-on lineman experience, Journeyman license, and strong communication, teaching, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Applied Science in discipline and licensure plus industry experience.
• Experience: Significant, demonstrable lineman field experience with industry certifications.
• Licenses: Journeyman License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records in the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lineman techniques

Teaching competence

Communication skills

Computer skills

Safety and rescue

Professional conduct

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Ryan Hightower, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour

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.