Associate Faculty (Pt-Faculty): Occupational Safety And Health Pool

Position Overview

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply, and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Associate Faculty (PT-Faculty): Occupational Safety and Health Pool

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington

DESCRIPTION:

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department accepts applications for part-time teaching positions on an ongoing basis.

The Occupational Safety and Health department offers an Associate's degree and two different certificate programs. All OSH courses are taught in an online format. Information about the department can be found on the department web site at: https://www.edmonds.edu/programs-and-degrees/areas-of-study/human-services-and-behavioral-health/occupational-safety-and-health/

Associate OSH faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching and providing leadership to students in an online classroom environment; developing and revising curriculum; preparing teaching materials and hands-on exercises where required, preparing teaching materials, developing and evaluating student work to course and program learning outcomes; assigning grades and maintaining required records, participating in department meetings and professional development training.

Typical requirements for part-time faculty are listed below. The college is especially interested in recruiting applicants with diverse backgrounds to support our diverse student population.

Please see the "Application Procedures and Required Documents" section below for application information. This position will be open on an ongoing basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, and apply technology and appropriate software to teach courses in an online environment.

Meet one of the following:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in the discipline (Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene).

• Master's degree from an accredited institution from any discipline including 15 graduate credits in the discipline.

• Master's degree from accredited institution in any field

• Bachelor's degree in the discipline and 5 or more years of successful teaching experience in the discipline or 5 years of relevant and current full-time professional industry experience in the discipline (Environmental Health and Safety, Safety Management, Hazardous Materials, Ergonomics, Risk Management, Public Health or a related field).

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to work with students with a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences and varying degrees of college preparedness.

• Experience teaching in an online environment utilizing multiple approaches to teaching and learning course content utilizing an online learning management system.

• Demonstrated successful experience teaching health and safety courses in industry or for an academic program.

• Ability to work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff and students as part of an educational team.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed online, which requires sitting for extended periods of time. Instructors use a computer to teach online courses.

COMPENSATION:

Work schedule is based on an eleven week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $5,865.82 at Step A.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter that addresses the required minimum qualifications.

• Current resume.

• Names and contact information for three references.

• For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than http://www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please select one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1024.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College's commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.

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