Part-Time Occupational Safety Instructor

Harper College Community Education seeks a Part-Time occupational safety instructor to facilitate classes and design curriculum. This role is vital in equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace hazards while adhering to OSHA standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in technology and the ability to effectively teach adult learners with varying levels of experience using innovative and engaging strategies. 

Courses are short-term and can be offered multiple times throughout a typical academic semester. This part-time role includes teaching daytime, evening, and weekend classes, either live online and/or in-person at Harper College Main Campus (Palatine) or Harper College Learning and Career Center (Prospect Heights). Whether a class will run depends on enrollment.

• Engage students in active learning experiences that promote skill development, critical thinking, and practical application.
• Promote the class through various channels and participate in recruitment activities within your network to broaden the reach of potential learners. 
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in education to enhance course delivery and student engagement.
• Prompt responsiveness to emails and communications from the coordinator.

• Associate’s degree or 2 years’ experience conducting training as an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer and/or Workplace Safety Instructor.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or OSHA Certification and/or Board of Safety Certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to assess students’ understanding through evaluations, and discussions. 
• 3 years’ experience working in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• Proficiency with technology such as WebEx, Zoom, Teams, and/or Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex safety concepts for learners with diverse backgrounds and experience levels. 
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with students from diverse backgrounds and varying academic experience levels. 
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Demonstrated good judgment in decision-making and classroom management, ensuring a respectful and effective learning atmosphere.

We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago. Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College  typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: 

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php