Automation Systems, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Engineering, Distribution Control, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, HVAC, Higher Education, Home Automation, Industrial Engineering, Instructional Design, Interpersonal Skills, Motor Control Systems, National Electrical Code, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Refrigeration, Team Player, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Campus
OSU-Institute of Technology
Contact Name & Email
Heath Mosco, heath.mosco@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$50,000 - $55,000
Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This 12-month cross-disciplinary faculty position supports the School of Engineering & Construction Technologies (SECT) by providing expert instruction across programs with overlapping electrical systems content. The individual will deliver coursework in Electrical Construction and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (ACR), with instructional scope extending to Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technologies, and Industrial Maintenance as program needs require. The primary emphasis of this role is applied electrical knowledge — wiring systems, power distribution, motor controls, and related code compliance — integrated across the technical disciplines served by SECT. This position is designed to maximize instructional flexibility and cross-program coordination in support of OSUIT's mission and the development of workforce ready graduates.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate program discipline or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
- Other combinations of education and directly relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years of documented industry experience required; experience that spans electrical systems within or across varied industry settings is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical wiring, power distribution systems, motor controls, National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, and/or building automation systems.
- Teaching experience in higher education or workforce training settings is preferred.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating with varied constituencies.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license required.
- Electrical or HVAC Journeyman license is highly desired (Oklahoma or transferable equivalency).
- Additional industry certifications (NCCER, NETA, NFPA 70E, or equivalent) preferred.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex instructional and programmatic initiatives.
- Proficiency in electronic communications, word processing, and software associated with discipline and instruction.
- Ability to maintain high standards of professional responsibility, ethical judgment, and instructional quality.
- Ability to work effectively with and promote varied student and community populations.
- Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve complex problems constructively.
- Team-oriented with initiative and willingness to assume responsibility across program areas.
- Commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in technical education.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical content clearly to a broad audience.
- Ability to recognize and resolve conflict through professional interpersonal engagement.