Instructor - Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical

Instructor - Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical College: SOWELA Location: Jennings, LA Work type: Faculty Full-Time Responsibilities Demonstrates professional work ethic expectations (appearance, attendance, teamwork, promptness, cooperation, etc.). Projects a professional attitude toward other faculty, staff and students. Facilitates student learning, provides effective instruction, and performs evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes. Develops course curriculum, handouts, lectures, lab exercises, and presentations prior to scheduled course times. Works with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in the textbook selection process where appropriate. Organizes instruction in classrooms and laboratories with clear course outlines, learning objectives, learning outcomes, lesson plans, competency assessments, and instructional materials such as textbooks, instruction sheets, and/or electronic resources. Posts and maintains campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public. Maintains and submits accurate student grades and attendance records in accordance with institutional policies and established deadlines. Available to students via email, phone, and/or personal conferences; communication methods and hours are clearly communicated through the course syllabus each semester. Helps students achieve their educational goals through formal and/or informal advising. Responsible for follow‑up data of students within the assigned program(s) of instruction such as completions, graduate job placement, and retention rates to ensure compliance with accrediting agencies and institutional standards. Continually monitors follow‑up data from student completers, employers, and advisory board committees to evaluate information for quality improvement and program effectiveness. Remains current in the academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate. Receives training and stays current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning. Attends and participates in all commencement ceremonies. Attends departmental, divisional, and college‑wide meetings. Participates in college professional development activities. Participates in local business and industry activities where appropriate. Mentors and/or assists in orienting new faculty either formally or informally. Attends local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline. Adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records. Adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and SOWELA Technical Community College policies. Utilizes advisory committee(s) to ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of the occupation are being taught. Maintains current standard reference books, periodicals, and manuals of a business, professional, technical, and industrial nature to facilitate the educational program objectives. Cooperates and collaborates with other agencies to promote technical and community college education. Maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment conducive to effective learning. Ensures all instructional equipment and supplies meet safety standards. Requests adequate equipment and supplies in a timely manner to support program instruction. Travels to and from locations off campus for instructional purposes as needed for the program. Performs other duties as required and/or assigned. Required Education Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical. Required Experience Three or more years of relevant applied industry experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies. Be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects. Participate in local business and industry activities. Participate in curriculum establishment, review, and evaluation. Teach courses in accordance with the descriptions in the College Catalog and Student Handbook, the syllabi, and the published schedule of classes. Utilize the approved curriculum, develop clear course objectives and learning outcomes, and ensure content remains current. Organize instruction in classrooms, shops, and laboratories with course outlines, lesson plans, competency tests, and instructional materials such as textbooks and instruction sheets; be proficient with standard office equipment and computers, including internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and use technology appropriately in the curriculum. Create a positive learning environment using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods that engage students and enhance success; work effectively with colleagues and students of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrate and encourage professional growth and improvement; maintain appropriate work ethic, professional appearance, and a professional attitude. Maintain current standard reference books, periodicals, and manuals relevant to the occupation to facilitate program objectives. Maintain a healthful, safe, and secure classroom/lab environment; post emergency evacuation routes as required. Request adequate equipment and supplies; ensure all instructional equipment meets safety standards. Ensure tests and other means of assessing student achievement are sufficiently accurate. Be a committed, motivated self‑starter capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision or as part of a team on larger projects. Promote technical and community college education; make independent decisions demonstrating good judgment. Possess strong oral and written communication skills. Be able to perform basic mathematical computations needed for job tasks. Be skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines. Maintain professional working relationships at all levels – students, peers, and executives. Engage in frequent (50% or more) sitting, standing, and walking. Lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required for filing and storage of office supplies and other work‑related equipment. Use personal computer and related equipment. Use office equipment such as copier and telephone. Work within an office environment. Read and interpret documents and data that may be in very small print. Work daily shifts Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and overtime as required. Travel as required and work at different campuses or locations as required. Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Preferred Experience Five or more years of leadership experience or four years of military experience. Benefits As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA offers an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of options, including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), a Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, 14 holidays per year (including a longer break at Christmas), generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment. EEO Statement SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be requested and made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr