Marine Electrician Instructor

LED FastStart • Thibodaux, LA

7d • $67,948 - $91,358 • Onsite

About The Position

This is more than a teaching role-it is an opportunity to turn your marine electrical experience into lasting career opportunities for students. You will help develop skilled, safety-conscious professionals while contributing to a College culture built on student success, workforce partnerships, innovation, and respect.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 36 months of professional experience as a Marine Electrician.
• Working knowledge of marine electrical systems, safe electrical practices, equipment, tools, troubleshooting, and industry procedures.
• NCCER Core or OSHA certification preferred, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to teach a range of electrician and marine electrical courses.
• Strong instructional, classroom-management, organizational, and student-support skills.
• Proficiency with computers, instructional technology, and course-management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative, student-first mindset and commitment to accessibility, equity, safety, and professional excellence.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Core or OSHA certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction in marine electrical systems, equipment, troubleshooting, safety practices, and industry procedures.
• Teach assigned credit and non-credit courses while maintaining a dependable schedule of classes, office hours, tutoring, and student support.
• Ensure students understand and consistently apply safe work practices, proper equipment use, housekeeping, material storage, and electrical procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with College and program standards.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, technology, and assessment tools to support diverse learning styles and improve student outcomes.
• Monitor student attendance, progress, and performance; provide timely feedback, maintain accurate records, and meet reporting and grading deadlines.
• Advise, mentor, and tutor students, connecting them with support services when needed and helping them stay on track toward completion.
• Support students' transition to employment or additional education through career guidance, recommendations, job leads, and information on certifications and pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with local business and industry partners to strengthen placement opportunities, workforce alignment, and supplemental training initiatives.
• Help shape and improve the program through curriculum development, learning-outcomes assessment, program advisory committee participation, and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, retention, open-house events, college committees, professional development, and other campus activities.
• Maintain instructional equipment and technology in safe, operational condition.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, professional learning environment for students, visitors, and colleagues from all backgrounds.

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)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED