OSHA Instructor & Lead

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is hiring an OSHA Instructor & Lead to deliver high-quality OSHA courses and oversee the instructor team. Reporting to the Director of Continuing Education, this role combines classroom and virtual instruction with administrative oversight of course compliance, instructor performance, and OSHA Outreach Training Program reporting. Courses are delivered onsite in Seattle and virtually via Zoom, with travel to alternate locations for open-enrollment classes, contracted courses, conferences, and occupational health and safety events. The position covers instruction and course delivery, instructor management and program support, and outreach support.

This is a regular, 100% full-time position on the first shift. The annual pay range is $101,004 to $116,004. The position is based in Seattle for onsite instruction and also includes virtual instruction and travel to alternate sites. The role reports to the Director of Continuing Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4–5 years of experience in occupational safety, training, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and Outreach Training Program requirements.
• Instructor and/or facilitation experience.
• Prior experience managing or supervising instructors, contractors, or training programs.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual training platforms.
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHA numbered courses in General Industry, Construction, and/or Maritime in person and/or virtually.
• Present course content according to OSHA requirements and procedures and approved curriculum.
• Facilitate courses using current adult-learning methods for diverse audiences.
• Administer assessments, track attendance, and verify contact hours required for OSHA Outreach trainer eligibility.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Submit student completion rosters and required documentation to OSHCE Operations.
• Onboard and credential OSHA instructors as needed.
• Verify and maintain continuing education requirements for instructors.
• Work with the PNW OSHA Education Center Director and Assistant Director of Programing Operations on scheduling, enrollment targets, and course calendars.
• Monitor instructor performance through evaluations, student feedback, and compliance audits.
• Ensure program-wide compliance with OSHA Outreach Training Program and OSHA Training Institute Education Center requirements and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory and audit purposes.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships for subcontracted instructors.
• Keep training materials current with OSHA regulatory updates.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for course instructional design and materials.
• Investigate and resolve student or instructor complaints.
• Represent OSHCE at conferences, meetings, networking events, and industry gatherings.
• Present at occupational health and safety association events, conferences, and industry events.
• Prepare reports and recommendations based on course feedback and market needs.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits information page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level