TERM INSTRUCTOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY POOL
Position Information
This position is open to Open to All Applicants.
Job Title: TERM INSTRUCTOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY POOL
Position Title/Rank: TERM INSTRUCTOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
Department: Public Service Education
Position Type: Faculty
Employment Status: Term
Salary: Minimum - $58,760.00 / Per 9 Months
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Effective Date of Employment:
Position Summary Information
The purpose of this position is to educate and train competent Occupational Health and Safety Technology personnel for oil and gas industry related companies. This position will accomplish this by teaching both lecture and lab components along with mentoring students as they enter and navigate through the industry during their career. This position requires safety instruction/teaching within the oil, gas and transportation industry. This position may require teaching at night or other times as needed.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Familiarity with the following: • Craning • Rigging • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) • Accident Investigation • Scaffolding • Excavation • Forklift Operation • Confined Space Entry & Rescue • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Awareness
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health Technology (OSHT) or related field and three (3) years of experience. OR Associate’s degree with six (6) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds. Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities. Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Our Culture
Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.
Job Duties
Developing lesson plans and appropriate aids (e.g. PowerPoint). Developing and using a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.
Maintaining attendance records. Maintaining a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Making continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
Maintaining academic records of students. Assigning Final Grades.
Evaluating students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
Maintaining appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
Participating in the self-evaluation process. Establishing goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair.
Maintaining professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.
Assisting in academic advising of declared majors. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students. Serve on committees. Accepting special assignments occasionally. Participating in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies. Participating in department, divisional, and College meetings. Participating in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty.
Participating in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards. Participating in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities. Participating in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.
Holding scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.
Supplemental Questions
Do you have an Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health Technology (OSHT) or related field and three (3) years of experience.
OR
Associate’s degree with six (6) years of experience.
(Submission of Transcripts required.)