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Salary: $40.00 Hourly
Location : Laredo College, Laredo, TX 78040
Job Type: Part-Time (19 hours or less per week)
Job Number: 00861
Division: Community Education
Department: Continuing Education
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Pay Grade: Hourly Adjunct Faculty
Duties and Responsibilities
Application Pool Notice
Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.
Position Requirements
Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Fiber Optic Technician Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering hig-quality,hands-on, and classroom instruction in the Certified Fiber Optic Technician program. The instructor is responsible for preparing instructional materials, delivering classroom and laboratory instruction, evaluating student performance, maintaining a safe learning environment, and ensuring compliance with institutional and industry standards. The instructor will support student success by delivering high-quality workforce training aligned with Fiber Optic Association (FOA) standards and current telecommunications industry practices.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop course/program curriculum to address the particular area of instruction via face-to-face, virtual, and/or hybrid delivery methods.
2. Provide instruction in the following content areas: Fiber Optic Fundamentals, Fiber Optic Installation, Fiber Splicing, Fiber Testing, Broadband Infrastructure, Safety Procedures, and Industry Standards.
3. Prepare tailored course documentation such as lesson plans, course syllabi, assignments, and quizzes/exams.
4. Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of instruction and student conduct.
5. Adapt to different teaching styles to accommodate the student population and instructional delivery modes.
6. Keep accurate attendance records and submit required continuing education class documents in a timely manner.
7. Provide students with information about course goals, requirements, course content, evaluation methods, and required classroom/lab behavior.
8. Measure each student's progress through written exams, practical demonstrations, and performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives. Inform students of course progression and provide supplemental instruction when necessary.
9. Demonstrate proper use of fiber optic equipment, tools, testing devices, fusion splicers, and related telecommunications technology.
10. Ensure students follow all industry safety procedures and maintain a safe learning environment during classroom and lab activities.
11. Be responsible for the efficient and safe operation, care, and appearance of assigned equipment, classroom/lab, and all teaching materials.
12. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and follow FERPA standards.
13. Work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends depending on class demand.
14. Participate in training activities as needed by the department.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, Dean, Associate Provost/South Campus Administrator, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, or President.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of professional full-time experience in Fiber Optics including installation, maintenance, splicing, testing, broadband systems or telecommunications infrastructure.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Preferred:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Fiber Optics, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Technology or related field.
• Previous teaching, instructional or workforce training experience. Experience with Fiber Optics Association (FOA) standards and certifications.
• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Instructor (CFOS/I) certification preferred. Candidates who are not currently certified must be willing and able to obtain FOA CFOS/I Instructor Certification prior to the start of assigned course instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fiber optic systems, telecommunications infrastructure, broadband installation, and fiber optic testing procedures.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards, including OSHA regulations and safe handling of fiber optic equipment and materials.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, competency-based instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual formats.
• Skilled in the use of instructional technologies such as Zoom, CANVAS, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on technical training activities.
• Ability to evaluate student learning fairly and ethically.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and comply with institutional reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to student success.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Additional Information
Supervision Exercised
None
Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Non-Benefit Eligible position.
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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check andreferences are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?

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• No

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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?

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• No

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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid State Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question