Position Details

Req ID:
req18895

Position Title:
INSTRUCTOR - POWER PLANT TECHNOLOGIES

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Number:
230219

OSU Campus:
OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Department:
School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

Location Address:

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
54,000.00 - 60,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:
Variable schedule

Faculty Appt Period:
12 months (trimester)

Job Summary:

GENERAL SUMMARY: Thisposition will facilitate learning for an associate in applied science degree inthe Power Plant Technologies program. Thefocus of this instructional position will be in the operation and maintenanceof systems typically found in the power plant industry, including electricalsystems, mechanical systems, combustion systems, prime movers, water processes,and thermal efficiency. The design andapproach to student learning incorporates current industry standards andemerging technologies in a project-based authentic learning setting that modelssafe practices. This approach is project-oriented, team-based, hands-on andcompetency-assessed.

PRINCIPALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and provide them to administration when appropriate.
• The instructional load, which is 15 credit hours per semester, may consist of day and night classes or distance learning.
• This person will also be expected to maintain regular office hours.
• Developing and updating course materials and curriculum in conjunction with the ETD faculty, advisory committee representatives, general education faculty and technical program faculty will be an essential job function.
• Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping and maintenance of classrooms and laboratories.
• Willingly provide tours for prospective students, parents and other campus visitors.
• Routinely attend and participate in special events, e.g. graduation, student extra-curricular activities, advisory committee meetings, student move-in day, employee recognition functions, student club activities, field trips, etc.
• Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives, assignments and tests.
• Serve on appropriate curriculum committees.
• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.
• Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched and applications-focused student learning experiences.
• Participate fully in the academic assessment of student learning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governing entities.
• Willingly assist with the wide array of OSUIT's student recruitment strategies.
• Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School or OSUIT.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration.Official transcript will be required upon hire.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor'sdegree in an appropriate STEM discipline from an accredited college or university;master's degree preferred.
• Othercombinations of education and industry experience may be substituted for degreerequirement with appropriate approval.
• Evidences a historyof demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Five (5) yearsdocumented successful work experience in related industry.
• Teaching experiencein Higher Education preferred.
• Demonstrated successin collaborating with various constituencies.
• Ability to plan,organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Computer skills to includeelectronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specificsoftware associated with the position are necessary.
• Ability to maintainhigh standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professionalresponsibility and judgment.
• Superior interpersonalskills-including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complexproblems in a constructive manner.
• Must exhibitcharacteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assumeresponsibility.
• Ability to foster andsupport innovation and excellence.
• Must demonstrateexcellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possessexcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize andresolve conflict.
• ValidOklahoma driver's license.
• Ability to work someevenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal classroomphysical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intendedto describe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to this job. They are notintended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired of personnel so classified.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.