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How much do adjunct professor occupational safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for adjunct professor occupational safety in the United States is $67.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66.83 and $69.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adjunct professor in occupational safety, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adjunct Professor in Occupational Safety, you need expertise in occupational health regulations, hazard identification, and risk management, supported by an advanced degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Familiarity with OSHA standards, safety management systems, and teaching platforms like Blackboard or Canvas is essential. Strong communication, organization, and mentorship skills help engage students and foster a positive learning environment. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, regulatory compliance, and the preparation of students for real-world safety challenges.

How do adjunct professors in occupational safety balance teaching responsibilities with industry commitments?

Adjunct Professors in Occupational Safety often maintain careers in the safety field while teaching part-time, which requires effective time management and clear communication with both their employer and academic department. They typically teach one or two courses per semester, prepare lectures, grade assignments, and provide student support outside class hours. Collaboration with full-time faculty and staying updated on industry trends are important for delivering relevant content. Balancing these roles can be challenging but also enriches the classroom experience with practical insights from current industry practice.

What is an adjunct professor of occupational safety?

An Adjunct Professor of Occupational Safety is a part-time faculty member who teaches courses related to workplace health and safety at a college or university. They often have significant professional experience in the field and may teach topics such as hazard control, risk assessment, environmental regulations, and accident prevention. Adjunct professors are typically not full-time employees and may balance teaching with other professional responsibilities. Their role includes preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. They play a vital role in bringing real-world expertise and current industry practices to the classroom.
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Infographic showing various Adjunct Professor Occupational Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,525 per year, or $67.6 per hour.

Adjunct Professor of Business - Human Resources

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Posting Number
Adjunct_0401934
Classification Title
Adjunct Professor
Working Title
Adjunct Professor of Business - Human Resources
Datatel Position ID
BUDI6ADJBSHR1A
Annual Hours
Placement Range
$740 per Credit Hour
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Category
General Description
An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
What position does this position report to?
Department Chair of Business
What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree in Human Resources or Business, Management, etc. with 18 graduate hours in Business courses.
Minimum (5) years' full time work experience in a human resources discipline.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge:Microsoft Office or similar software;
Knowledge of HRM principles, including recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and employee relations.
Employee relations Familiarity with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Knowledge of how individuals and groups behave within organizations, including motivation theories, leadership styles, and team dynamics
Knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS) and other technology used in human resource management.
Knowledge of HR policies and procedures;
Knowledge of HR employment practices;
Knowledge of Labor market and job trends; and
Knowledge of national trends and developments in HR.
Skills:Ability to deliver engaging and effective coursework in human resources and related subjects.
Strong research skills to stay updated with the latest HR trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for lecturing, facilitating discussions, and providing feedback to students.
Ability to build rapport with students, colleagues, and industry professionals.
Efficiently managing time to balance teaching, grading, office hours, and other responsibilities.
Abilities:Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and the evolving needs of students.
Working effectively with other faculty members, administrators, and industry partners to enhance the educational experience.
Bringing creative and forward-thinking approaches to teaching and HR practices.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in the field of human resources.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to move about the classroom to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently operate a computer; other office machinery and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Member of Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP) Certification (SHRM)
Professional Human Resource Certification - PHR/SPHR (HRCI)
Required Training
To teach online classes, adjunct professor must attend Moodle training.
Work Hours
Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment. Courses may be taught on-campus, at local high schools and online.
Department
Division of Business and IT
Job Open Date
06/13/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
HR Contact
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Duties
Job Duties (Position Specific)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)
An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
Attend meetings as required.
Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.