Industrial Instrumentation Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking an Industrial Instrumentation Instructor to join the Academic Affairs department within Industrial Sciences. This is an unclassified faculty position with a 9-month appointment. The instructor will be responsible for teaching 15 credit hours per semester, generally 35 hours per week, in Industrial Instrumentation and related fields. The role involves delivering engaging classroom and lab instruction, developing and implementing industry-relevant curriculum, and integrating safety practices and modern instructional technologies. The position also includes professional development activities and service to the college, including participation in meetings, committees, student recruitment, advisement, and accreditation efforts. Summer teaching assignments may also be available.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of recent industry experience in instrumentation, process control, automation, or industrial systems is preferred.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of industrial sensors, transmitters, control loops, PLCs, HMIs, and calibration equipment, including HART® communicators
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds.
• Service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree or higher in Industrial Instrumentation Technology or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• 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).
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree