Part - Time Instructor, OSHA (DWED) - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada is seeking qualified applicants with current knowledge and teaching experience in OSHA topics to apply for a Part-Time Instructor position. This role involves developing OSHA written plans, conducting safety and health audits, providing safety training materials, conducting OSHA required training classes, teaching new trainees company policies and regulations, and assisting in delivering safety training on behind-the-wheel tasks. The position also covers OSHA's Mission and standards, Employer Responsibilities, Workers’ Rights/Responsibilities, Enforcing Standards, Reporting Safety Hazards, and Whistleblower Protection.

Requirements

Developing OSHA written plans and requisite training and documentation programs.
Conducting safety and health audits.
Providing safety training materials for weekly toolbox sessions.
Conducting safety training classes for all OSHA required training.
Teaching new trainees company policies and regulations.
Assisting in delivering safety training on behind-the-wheel tasks.
OSHA’s Mission and standards.
Employer Responsibilities.
Workers’ Rights/Responsibilities.
Enforcing Standards.
Reporting Safety Hazards.
Whistleblower Protection.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Experience designing/revising curriculum and measuring student performance.
College-level teaching experience (or the corporate equivalent).
Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.
Must be committed to the highest level of academic standards and integrity.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
Highly effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools.
Current participation in professional associations.
OSHA #501 Trainer course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
OSHA #511 and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Responsibilities

Develop and/or update course syllabus using approved syllabus template.
Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in assigned format (in-person, online or hybrid).
Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform for in-person courses and as the delivery platform for online and hybrid courses.
Communicate teaching objectives and specific outcomes to students and clearly outline the grading policies for the course.
Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes and assign grades.
Post final student grades to the transcript system in a timely manner no later than 2 weeks after the last date of course meeting.
Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice.
Participate in required orientations and instructor training programs.
Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge to students and leverage additional resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (i.e. make arrangements for guest speakers, etc.).
Design interactive and motivational classroom activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
Update materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum.