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Day Program Instructors are professionals who work with individuals, often those with developmental disabilities or special needs, in structured daytime programs. They plan and facilitate activities that promote skill development, socialization, and independence. Their responsibilities may include teaching daily living skills, supporting community integration, and ensuring participants' safety and well-being. Day Program Instructors also collaborate with other staff and families to create individualized plans and track progress.

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To thrive as a Day Program Instructor, you need experience in education or human services, knowledge of developmental disabilities, and usually a high school diploma or higher. Familiarity with individualized service plans (ISPs), documentation software, and basic assistive technology is often required. Patience, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills help instructors effectively engage participants and build positive relationships. These abilities ensure safe, supportive, and enriching environments that promote participant growth and well-being.

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Day Program Instructors often work with individuals who have varying needs and abilities, which can present challenges in adapting activities and communication styles. Managing group dynamics, ensuring participant engagement, and handling unexpected behavioral issues are typical aspects of the role. Successful instructors rely on patience, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with colleagues and support staff to create a positive and inclusive environment. Ongoing training and support from the organization can also help instructors effectively address these challenges and foster participant growth.

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Infographic showing various Day Program Instructor job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Adjunct Instructor - Biomedical Engineering Technology

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Lamar Institute of Technology
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202500115
Department: Industrial and Engineering Tech
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
FLSA: Exempt
  • Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
  • LIT's is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR
    668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts
    (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent
    calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student
    organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can
    stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles' Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.
  • If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.
Job Summary
The Adjunct Instructor for Biomedical Engineering Technology's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in courses in Biomedical Engineering Courses in the Industrial & Engineering Technology (IAET) department at Lamar Institute of Technology, including dual credit high school students.
Courses and programs within the IAET department include: Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs - requirements vary. Hours vary depending on the need and course schedule and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes, including online. Flexible scheduling and online work arrangements are available (depending upon course type and configuration). This is an exempt position.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Teach courses as scheduled and actively engage students in the learning process
  • Maintain ethical and professional behavior
  • Attend adjunct faculty meetings
  • Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
  • Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
  • Utilize LIT's Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Online Development Training to continually hone and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills
  • Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual
  • Other related duties as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Appropriate degree, in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications. For example, some programs require a Master's degree, while other, more technical programs may require an Associates
  • Work experience in the specifically-targeted program or related field
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in related coursework
  • Experience teaching in higher education
  • Related field and/or industry certifications

Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.
  • Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
  • This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record
    information. Click for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

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  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
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  • Doctorate degree or Ph.D.

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