What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Instructional Professor, School of Construction position at Pittsburg State University Career Site Minimal?
The School of Construction at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor to teach in the Environmental and Safety Program. The position is renewable on an annual basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Instruction of students-teaching 12 hrs. per semester and having appropriate office hours
- Confer with students outside of class as needed.
- Evaluate and assess student performance.
- Create appropriate evaluations and examinations.
- Engagement in service activities.
- Help with student recruiting activities
- The ability to keep accurate records.
- The ability to work with students.
- Collaborate with other faculty members.
- Ability to develop curriculum.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management or a related field from a regionally accredited University
- A master’s degree in Safety or related field, from a regionally accredited University.
- At least 5 years of industry experience related to safety.
- OSHA Outreach trainer or ability to get
- Demonstrated computer literacy: Internet and Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal.
Preferred Education and Experience –
- 10 years of industry experience related to safety or Doctorate in Safety or related field.
- Certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Public Manager (CPM), or OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer.
- Knowledge/Experience with risk management, insurance and worker compensation.
Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Non-Tenure Earning, Renewable Annually
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and check.
Position Start Date: August, 2024
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Documents Required:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information (email and phone) of three references.
- Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
First Consideration Date: March 1, 2024
Search Committee Chair: Dr. Don Colegrove, Director School of Construction (dcolegrove@pittstate.edu)
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an environment for all employees.
Additional Information: Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling 6,000 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information see: http://www.pittstate.edu. Pittsburg has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 50,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 140 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information see: http://www.pittks.org.
