Part Time - Continuing Education - Health and Safety Instructor

Penn State University; Fayette (ME); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus invites applications for instructors to teach non‑credit classes in health and safety topics at the campus in Lemont Furnace or off‑campus locations. Courses run during day, evening, and weekends, with durations from 2 to 8 hours per day.

Instructors should have credentials as required by the program and experience teaching adults is preferred. Pay is determined by class frequency and duration, with no university benefits.

Qualifications

• Instructors should have proper credentials and certifications as required by the specific training program along with work experience in the program content area.
• Teaching experience with adult students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach non‑credit classes in health and safety topics at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, Lemont Furnace or off‑campus locations.
• Classes may meet day, evening, or weekends and vary in length from 2 to 8 hours per day.

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus Office of Outreach and Continuing Education invites applications from individuals interested in teaching Non-Credit classes. Various short-term courses, in a variety of health and safety topic areas, will be offered during the day, evening, and on weekends at the campus in Lemont Furnace or at selected off campus locations. Classes can meet one or more days per week and the length of class time can vary from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 8 hours per day.

Instructors will be needed in the following subject areas:

• Emergency services training and education
• Healthcare
• Safety
• Other first responder-oriented courses (such as law enforcement and rescue programs) to professionals and entry level workers in various industries and occupations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Instructors should have proper credentials and certifications as required by the specific training program along with work experience in the program content area.
• Teaching experience with adult students is preferred.

Pay for these classes is determined based on instructor experience and the frequency and duration of each class, with no University benefits.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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