INSTRUCTOR - SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and provide them to administration when appropriate.
• The instructional load, which is 15 credit hours per semester, may consist of day and night classes or distance learning.
• This person will also be expected to maintain regular office hours.
• Developing and updating course materials and curriculum in conjunction with the social sciences faculty, advisory committee representatives, general education faculty and technical program faculty will be an essential job function.
• Assume daily responsibility of housekeeping and maintenance of classrooms and laboratories.
• Willingly provide tours for prospective students, parents and other campus visitors.
• Routinely attend and participate in special events, e.g. graduation, student extra-curricular activities, advisory committee meetings, student move-in day, employee recognition functions, student club activities, field trips, etc.
• Willingly spend the time necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date course outlines, objectives, assignments and tests.
• Serve on appropriate curriculum committees.
• Willingly participate in both unit and institution-wide student persistence efforts.
• Maintain active involvement with industry and professional/trade associations.
• Design interactive, engaging, technology-enriched and applications-focused student learning experiences.
• Participate fully in the academic assessment of student learning in alignment with the expectations of accreditation and governing entities.
• Willingly assist with the wide array of OSUIT's student recruitment strategies.
• Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School or OSUIT.

• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Three years teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Computer skills to include electronic communications, word processing, and the ability to use specific software associated with the position are necessary.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills-including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must exhibit characteristics of a team player, willing to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Ability to foster and support innovation and excellence.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal classroom physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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