Part Time - Continuing Education - Health and Safety Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; North Union Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus invites instructors to teach non-credit classes in health and safety topics for adults at the Lemont Furnace campus or selected off-campus locations. Courses cover emergency services training, healthcare safety, and other first-responder programs, meeting 2 to 8 hours per day, on weekdays, evenings, or weekends.

Compensation is based on instructor experience and per-class duration, with pay determined accordingly and no university benefits.

Qualifications

• Instructor must possess credentials and certifications as required by the program.
• Teaching experience with adult students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach non-credit courses at Penn State Fayette and at off-campus sites.
• Prepare instructional materials and student assessments.

Skills

Credentials & certifications

Adult teaching experience

Job description

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.

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

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check


• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form


• 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.

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