What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Instructor OSHA position at Belmont College?
Title: Adjunct Faculty, OSHA Workforce
Department: Workforce Development
Supervisor: Executive VP
Pay Grade: Per Adjunct Faculty Hourly Rate
Developed: 5/2026
Location: Academic Technical Center/Offsite Locations
Approved by: President
Position Summary:
In a learner-centered environment, primary responsibilities include teaching the assigned load in the OSHA Workforce Program.
Belmont College is seeking a qualified and industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty member in Occupational Safety and Health to support Workforce Development and employer training initiatives across Eastern Ohio. This position is designed for a practical safety professional who can deliver high-quality workforce training to incumbent workers, transitional workers, employers, and community partners in both classroom and hands-on industrial settings.
The ideal candidate will possess OSHA-authorized instructor credentials and demonstrate the ability to teach OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour training programs, along with specialized workplace safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazard communication, workplace incident prevention, and site-specific industrial safety practices. Candidates with forklift safety training credentials or experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position may teach courses in Belmont County and/or Jefferson County, as well as occasional off-site employer locations throughout the region. This is a part-time adjunct position with flexible scheduling based on employer demand and course offerings. Instruction may occur during daytime, evening, or occasional weekend hours.
Specific Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
2. Guide students through course curriculum through in classroom instruction and online as needed.
3. Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
4. Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
5. Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
6. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning.
7. Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
8. Submit grades electronically for assigned students by the deadline for each semester and at other intervals as required to maintain appropriate grading documentation.
9. Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding course content.
10. Communicate on a regular basis with the Executive VP/Workforce Development staff.
11. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
12. Participate in enrollment management by promoting retention of students.
13. Assess, plan, and implement College and faculty policies.
14. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
15. Deliver workforce and employer-focused safety training programs in a professional, engaging, and practical manner.
16. Teach OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification courses in construction and/or general industry environments.
17. Provide instruction in advanced safety topics including:
o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
o Hazard Communication
o PPE and workplace hazard mitigation
o Workplace safety compliance procedures
o Industrial and construction site safety practices
18. Conduct hands-on demonstrations and applied safety exercises.
19. Maintain accurate attendance, credentialing, and course completion documentation.
20. Adapt instruction to a wide range of learners, including incumbent workers, adult learners, and entry-level trainees.
21. Collaborate with Workforce Development staff to customize training for regional employers.
22. Assist with curriculum enhancement and industry alignment as needed.
23. Promote a positive and safety-focused learning environment.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).
F Stand or Sit R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl O Carry/Weight Lift
F Walk F Talk/Hear R Exposure to Outside Environment
F Use of Fingers/Hands F See O Able to lift 25 pounds
R Climb R Taste/Smell R Exposure to Hazardous Materials
Position Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
• OSHA Authorized Trainer status or equivalent OSHA instructional qualifications
• Ability to teach OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour courses
• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational health, safety, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related field experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach both classroom and hands-on instructional formats
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Belmont and Jefferson County instructional locations
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching or training adult learners
• Forklift safety instructor certification or operational safety training experience
• Experience with industrial maintenance, manufacturing, construction, utilities, transportation, or heavy equipment environments
• Prior experience conducting employer-based or on-site safety training
• Familiarity with Appalachian Ohio workforce and industry needs
Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veterans status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.