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Construction Management Technologies Instructor- 9 month, non tenure-track 210882

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Education Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management discipline or related area.

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 and prepare complex reports on deadline; 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, internet, and learning management systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
  • Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in related field.
  • Experience in Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.
  • College-level teaching experience or equivalent.

Essential Job Functions

  • Teach a minimum twelve (12) credit hours per semester for laboratory classes or fifteen (15) credit hours for non-laboratory classes or equivalent service. This may include evening or online instruction.
  • 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.
  • Advises and assists students in selecting appropriate academic courses.
  • Post and keep office hours per institutional guidelines.
  • May include lead instructor duties.
  • Implements the institutionally recommended strategies for retention.
  • Serves on special projects and committees.
  • Serves in the designing/revising of courses and curricula.
  • Exhibits innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
  • Completes all mandatory training and participates in recommended level of professional development each year.
  • Fulfills all faculty requirements as noted in the Faculty Handbook.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
  • Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
  • Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
  • Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, 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).

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