Adjunct Surveying-900900

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 1,033,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City seeks an adjunct instructor in Surveying to teach courses online or in person. The appointment length can be six months or less, with a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying/Geomatics, significant field experience, and professional licensure (PS/PLS). A Master’s degree is preferred. Teaching competency and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics or related field with tested field experience.
• Eligibility to teach with approved qualifications per HLC guidelines.
• Professional licensure in surveying (PS/PLS) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records in the LMS.
• Maintain course outlines, objectives and grading procedures.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory trainings.
• Fulfill all requirements noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching competence

Communication

MS Office

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS 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 of Surveying presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. Online or face-to-face delivery modes.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics or related field, significant, demonstrable tested experience in the field, approved by Chair, Dean, and VPAA, professional licenses.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Professional Surveyor - PS, Professional Land Surveyor - PLS or equivalent

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; 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, 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.
• 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 in related field

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:

• 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, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

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. (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.