Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate application for each position, being sure that your cover letter addresses the specific requirements for the position for which you are applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Administrative Assistant to the Physical Plant

Provides administrative support to the Physical Plant department.

Position Type

Full Time, 12 Months

Residence Manager

The Residence Manager (RM) is expected to have a vital interest and significant involvement in student life and development at OPSU. The RM will uphold OPSU’s standards, policies, and traditions while maintaining a professional attitude and workstyle that benefits the mission of OPSU.

Position Type

Full Time, 10 Months

Instructor of Mathematics

Full-time faculty position in the Department of Mathematics and Physics beginning January 8, 2026. The successful candidate must be able to teach on-campus and online as assigned. Responsibilities include teaching 12–15 hours per semester (27–30 credit hours per year) with the possibility of summer teaching assignments. Instructional coursework may include developmental mathematics, corequisite-model and gateway mathematics courses, and other departmental offerings. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include assisting with the departmental assessment process, advising and mentoring students, participating in scholarly activities, and providing service to the university, the profession, and the community. Faculty are expected to promote student success by developing program learning outcomes, maintaining course learning outcomes, and supporting institutional initiatives for student persistence and completion. Works collaboratively with the Department Chair or Dean for assigned courses. Promotes student success through development of program learning outcomes and course learning outcomes. Follows university policies and procedures, the university faculty handbook, and teaching standards set forth by the university. Instructors are evaluated each semester by students through course evaluations and undergo an annual faculty performance review.

Position Type

Full-time 9 month; tenure track with a master’s degree

USSR Hourly- General Maintenance Worker

Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and assists in repairing machinery, plumbing, physical structures and fixtures.

Position Type

Full-time or Part-time

USSR Hourly- Grounds Maintenance Worker

Standard horticultural and grounds keeping practices; the use and maintenance of grounds keeping tools and equipment. Performs a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties and assists in related various construction and landscaping projects.

Position Type

Full-time or Part-time

Background Checks

OPSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

OPSU is an AA/EE/E-Verify employer committed to diversity.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and veterans status in its programs and services.

Non-discrimination Policy Inquiries

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. Please contact Laci Unruh regarding Section 504/ADA (disabilities). Please contact Catherine Kimball regarding discrimination (race, color, national origin, age, and veteran status) and Title IX (sex).

Contact Human Resources

Address

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Office of Human Resources
P.O. Box 430
Goodwell, OK 73939

Phone

(580) 349-2611

Fax

(580) 349-2302

Email

opsu.jobs@opsu.edu

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