Current Employment Opportunities
You may apply for employment at SouthernTech by clicking on the Introduce Yourself button beneath the position for which you wish to apply. Only applicants that complete the application and the assessment process will be considered. If you have a disability which adversely affects your ability to complete an on-line application, please contact Jenn Akins, HR Director, by telephone at 580-224-8275 or by email at [email protected] or Kimberly Vick, HR Specialist, by telephone at 580-224-8340 or by email at [email protected] for assistance.
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Esthetics Instructor
- Essential Functions of the Job:
- Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
- Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
- Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.
- Assigns appropriate instruction areas and formally evaluates instruction of the course material, in cooperation with the Director.
- Responsible for reports and student records required by the State Department of Career and Technical Education. Provide testing and process required paper work for certificates available through the program.
- Coordinates all program meetings, testing sessions, and student meetings and activities.
- Selects, coordinates schedule, and monitor sites for on the job training experiences, clinicals, internships, or live work projects to enhance curriculum, if applicable.
- Establish student dress code and establish a safe environment by ensuring students understand the proper safety procedures in the related trade.
- Monitor and update inventory and equipment reporting any discrepancies to keep inventory current.
- Play a leading role in Job Placement for graduates, and determine their employment status.
- Supervises student counseling, discipline, referrals, progress reports, and handbook rules and regulations.
- Provide students the opportunity to learn and practice techniques in leadership and job-related skills.
- Update technical skill levels as necessary to update curriculum and to deliver current, marketable training to students.
- Maintain accurate attendance records in cooperation with the school registrar and the Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology/Barbering, evaluate student performance, and assign letter grades.
- Organize and supervise field trips that enhance student’s job awareness and broaden their knowledge of the field of study.
- Design group learning projects that develop skills in teamwork and problem resolution.
- Maintain State, National, and industry specific certifications as required by SouthernTech.
- Instruct and assist students in operating computers utilizing a variety of educational software applications.
- Other:
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities required.
- Cooperate with the Director to align curriculum.
- Cooperate with other personnel to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Reports to: Full time Program Director, as assigned
- Education and Experience:
- Master Instructor License required.
- Bachelor’s degree required or willingness to obtain.
- Must have 3 or more years of experience in field of instruction within the last 5 years.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Working knowledge of computerized office programs, Oklahoma School Law, federal and state laws, and the SouthernTech education system.
- Function as an effective SouthernTech team player.
- Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.
- Ability to implement, facilitates, and completes multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
- Physical Requirements:
- Sit for extended periods, stand and walk as required in classrooms.
- Manipulate computer keyboard.
- Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others).
- Vision: close and distance vision required.
- Be able to communicate.
- Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.
- Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to bend and stoop.
- Mental Requirements:
- Ability to read directions, instructions, both written, and spoken.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and the Board of Education.
- Ability to write documents and effectively present information.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.
- Ability to implement, facilitates, and completes multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Introduce Yourself For Esthetics Instructor
Career/Technical Education PT Health Instructor- Practical Nursing (Closes June 29, 2026)
Purpose of Job:
Major Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities
- Essential Functions of the Job:
- Supports SouthernTech’s quality initiatives including Baldrige, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office principles.
- Provides instruction in assigned theory, lab, simulation, and/or clinical areas following the approved curriculum.
- Maintains accurate student records including attendance, grades, clinical documentation, and required ODCTE/OBN paperwork.
- Evaluates student performance and provides timely feedback on skills, professionalism, and competence.
- Assists with student remediation, tutoring, and support as assigned by the LPN Coordinator.
- Ensures a safe, organized learning environment and enforces safety procedures, dress code, and professional standards.
- Supervises students during clinical experiences, skills labs, simulations, and classroom instruction as assigned.
- Utilizes computer-based instructional tools, LMS platforms, and educational software in delivering instruction.
- Collaborates with full-time faculty and the LPN Coordinator to maintain instructional alignment, assessment consistency, and adherence to program policies.
- Participates in scheduled instructor meetings, required training, professional development, and OBN/ACEN compliance activities as directed.
- Maintains current technical skills and professional competencies relevant to nursing practice and nursing education.
- Assists with coordinating student activities, testing sessions, and clinical experiences under the guidance of the LPN Coordinator.
- Other:
- Performs other duties as assigned by the LPN Coordinator, Adult Health Programs Director, Vice Superintendent, or Superintendent.
- Supports a positive, collaborative learning environment.
- Assists with Long-Term Care (CNA) testing when assigned.
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports to:
- LPN Coordinator
Education, Knowledge, Skill, & Experience Requirements:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree, technical certification,
or relevant coursework in healthcare or technology preferred. - Required: 1-3 years of experience in instructional support, healthcare/office technology, inventory coordination, or similar operational role.
- Preferred: Prior experience with healthcare simulation, audiovisual (AV) systems, virtual simulations tools, lab setup, or purchasing support.
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree, technical certification,
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Systems: Proficiency in basic computer systems and instructional technology.
- Operations: familiarity with inventory control, lab workflows, and equipment readiness.
- Software: strong spreadsheets skills; experience with LEAN or process improvement is a plus.
- Learning Agility: ability to quickly learn and troubleshoot manikins, task trainers, monitors, and virtual simulation platforms.
- Core Competencies
- Organization: High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and logistics simultaneously.
- Problem-solving: Strong aptitude for technology troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
- Communication: Effective interpersonal skills for coordinating with staff and students.
- Reliability: A dependable, “tech-savvy” mindset focused on maintaining a high-functioning simulation environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical Requirements:
- Sit for extended periods, stand and walk as required in classrooms.
- Manipulate computer keyboard.
- Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others)
- Vision: Close and distance vision required.
- Be able to communicate.
- Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.
- Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs. (occasionally up to 50 lbs.).
- Ability to bend and stoop.
Work Environment:
Primarily an office/clinical/lab/shop environment; walking and working with students and staff. Full-time Program Instructors may work near mechanical equipment on and near moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally working around loud noises associated with maintenance machinery, equipment.
Introduce Yourself For Instructional Admin Assistant- Licensed Practical Nursing
PART-TIME POSITIONS
Post-Secondary Adjunct Instructors
Purpose of Job:
Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level to students who have graduated or left high school. Subjects to be taught include technical & industrial trades, business skills, health careers, safety, leadership skills, and lifelong learning classes. Teaching may take place at the Career Tech, at a satellite facilities or at a business location. Availability will be on a part time as needed basis throughout the fiscal year.
Requirements:
At least 3 years of experience in the last 5 years in area of instruction and/or specific trade certification, if required.
Substitute Instructors
Subject matter experts needed to instruct classes in the absence of the regular instructor.
Requirements include:
- Certification in the subject matter area if required by the governing agency.
- Three - Five years experience in the subject matter area.
- Experience with a learning management system preferred.