CEWD Part-Time Instructor, Chemical Handling & Storage Safety

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin College is seeking a part-time instructor to join the Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) team. The pool supports available assignments during the academic year, with a maximum of 19 hours per week. Selection and interviews are conducted as opportunities arise, via phone or email.

Flexibility in schedule may be required to meet program needs, including days, evenings, and weekends. International credential evaluations may be required for non-U.S. credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• Education and qualifications must meet institutional, regulatory, industry, and accrediting requirements for the courses being taught.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction on chemical handling, storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal.
• Teach students to identify chemical hazards, read SDS, labels, and hazard info.
• Provide instruction on proper use, inspection, and maintenance of PPE.
• Teach safe procedures for chemical storage, segregation, transfer, spill prevention, and emergency response.
• Incorporate demonstrations, simulations, lab activities, and workplace scenarios to reinforce safe chemical practices.
• Educate students on HazCom, GHS requirements, and other safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Online teaching

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

SUMMARY

Hourly rate to be determined based on discipline.

This is a Part-Time Instructor Pool in our Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department for available assignments during the academic year. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. If a degree, certification or licensure is required, the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information www.naces.org. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

SUMMARY Provides instruction on the safe handling, storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal of chemicals while promoting regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and safe workplace practices. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week and is as needed based on community needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver instruction on chemical handling, storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Teach students to identify chemical hazards, read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and hazard communication information.
• Provide instruction on proper use, inspection, selection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Teach safe procedures for chemical storage, segregation, transfer, mixing, spill prevention, and emergency response.
• Incorporate hands‑on demonstrations, simulations, laboratory activities, and workplace scenarios to reinforce safe chemical practices.
• Educate students on Hazard Communication (HazCom), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements, and other applicable safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Al Statement

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (Al )tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field. Compliance: Education and qualifications must meet applicable institutional, regulatory, industry, and accrediting requirements for the courses being taught.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications/training: OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom), HAZWOPER, GHS, and other recognized chemical-safety or hazardous-materials training appropriate to the instructional area.
• Demonstrated experience working with chemicals, hazardous materials, laboratory or industrial safety, or chemical safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

Language

• Bilingual – English/Spanish. (Speak)