Adjunct Professor - Power Transmission Distribution Technology

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Patty Webb, patty.webb@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 - $800.00

Per Credit Hour

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, academic transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter(class) presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. Proficient in overhead electrical line climbing techniques (i.e. aerial/pole climbing, operation and use of power equipment - e.g. use of bucket trucks, cable pullers), and safety and rescue practices in a lab environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in discipline and licensure plus industry experience.
• Other combinations of education and industry experience may be substituted for degree requirement. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Must be Journeyman Lineman with minimum of 3 year of experience.
• Proficient in overhead electrical line climbing techniques (i.e. aerial/pole climbing, operation and use of power equipment - e.g. use of bucket trucks, cable pullers), and safety and rescue practices in a lab environment.
  
  

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Journeyman License in good standing.
  
  

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to work a in an often times busy and noisy environment.
• Class laboratory sessions are conducted outside.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
• Duties require the ability to climb wood poles.
  
  

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.