Process Technology Instructor (Adjunct)

SUMMARY


Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Process Technology Adjunct Instructor (Adjunct) position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.


POSITION SUMMARY


Southern University at Shreveport is seeking dedicated, experienced, and motivated Adjunct Instructor with experience as a process control operation professional or engineering technology professional to teach courses in the relevant discipline as an adjunct faculty member at the Baton Rouge campus. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants, and will be accessed based on student enrollment. Applicant credentials will remain active for a year (12-months).

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

Teaching

• Teach regular, online and hybrid courses including lab sessions.
• Design and deliver the course in a way that ensures accomplishing course objectives/outcomes.
• Use the university approved syllabus template for all courses.
• Post the course syllabus in the learning management system before the first class or the first day of the semester for online sections.

Course Delivery

• Design and deliver the course in a way that ensures accomplishing course objectives/outcomes.
• Keep up-to-date with, and effectively use technology and media in the classroom.
• Meet each class during the scheduled hours in face-to-face classes or participate in teaching and learning activities several times a week in online classes.
• Plan and make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, web page, outline, or other special activities needed for the course.

Course Management

• Post grades to students (on the learning management system) and the Banner on timely manner before deadlines.
• Use the university email for all communication with students, other faculty, or staff.
• Respond to all emails from students within 48 hours.
• Monitor student performance, and utilize early warning systems for students who are not making satisfactory progress, and/or refer students who may need support to the Program Coordinator.
• Submit the student learning outcome assessment and other evaluation documents required at the end, or throughout the semester.
• Respond to academic appeals when needed.
• Promptly fill out and return any mandatory university forms.

Administration and Advisement

• Understand and interpret the mission and vision of the university.
• Advise and assist students in matters related to course activities.
• Attend faculty/staff and in-service meetings.
• Implement and adhere to all university and department policies.
• Maintain and uphold academic integrity and the university's work ethic in all aspects of performed duties and activities.
• Perform other duties, and participate in activities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field plus five years of experience in the field of process control instrumentation.
• Under some circumstances, an associate's degree in process technology, engineering, or a related field with industrial experience may also be considered.
• Teaching experience is highly desired.

TYPE : Full-time


COMPENSATION : $4,000 per three credit hours


APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications begins June 12, 2026 and continues until position is filled.

• The application can be filled out online at
• *Note: If you are an internal candidate, please fill out the

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.


Criminal background check and reference verification is required.


Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.


Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.


In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran's status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.


As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX's mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution's community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.


In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively "ADA"), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.

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