Assistant Instrumentation Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Industrial Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $50,561

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Teaching
Teach 15 credit hours of course work, generally 35 hours per week, during the fall and spring semesters. Summer teaching assignments are also available dependent on student needs.
Deliver engaging and industry-relevant classroom and lab instruction in Industrial Instrumentation and related fields.
Develop, revise, and implement curriculum to meet current industry standards and workforce needs.
Teach courses including (but not limited to): Instrumentation Fundamentals, Control Systems, PLCs, Industrial Electronics, Calibration Techniques, and Process Control.
Integrate safety practices, hands-on training, and modern instructional technologies into instruction.
Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
Classes may be day, afternoon, evening
Maintain regular office hours, grade records
Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
Attend and participate in faculty meetings
Design and develop curriculum within state and accreditation body guidelines
Assist in assessment and placement of students in appropriate classes
Participate in student recruitment, placement, advisement, and serve on college committees
Identify student learning outcomes: develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results in order to modify instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues
2. Professional Development
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
3. Service
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils
Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, and recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships
Other duties as assigned

Required Education: The preferred qualifications for this position are an associate's degree or higher in Industrial Instrumentation Technology or a closely related field. A minimum of 3 years of recent industry experience in instrumentation, process control, automation, or industrial systems is preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong understanding of industrial sensors, transmitters, control loops, PLCs, HMIs, and calibration equipment, including HART communicators, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds. The successful candidate must be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas),  sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.