Pipefitting Adjunct Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System•Thibodaux, LA

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About The Position

The Pipefitting Adjunct Instructor delivers instruction for assigned classes and modules, teaching safe and proper use of equipment, supplies, tools, and fitting procedures. The instructor inspects and evaluates student fitting projects and maintains records related to inspections, attendance, student progress, and evaluations. The role develops and distributes course syllabi aligned with approved master syllabi and college requirements, and provides students with timely feedback, mentoring, and guidance to support success and retention. The instructor responds to student questions according to division procedures, refers at-risk students to advising or counseling resources, and supports students pursuing employment or further education by sharing job information, recommendations, and career resources. The instructor also ensures classroom equipment and instructional technology are safe and operational; meets college deadlines, training, credential, and accreditation requirements; participates in professional development; and follows college policies, legal requirements, and applicable safety and harassment policies. This position represents Fletcher Technical Community College professionally and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 36 months of professional work experience in pipefitting or a related field.
NCCER Core certification or OSHA certification; candidates without these credentials may be required to obtain them within the first 90 days of employment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective instructional and organizational skills.
Basic computer proficiency.
Commitment to student success and a student-centered learning environment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Teaching experience at the college or high school level.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging instruction for assigned classes and modules, beginning and ending each class on time.
Teach the safe and proper use of equipment, supplies, tools, and fitting procedures.
Inspect student work and evaluate the quality, strength, and accuracy of fitting projects.
Maintain documentation related to inspections, attendance, student progress, and evaluations.
Develop and distribute course syllabi aligned with approved master syllabi and college requirements.
Provide timely feedback, mentoring, and guidance to support student success and retention.
Refer students who may be at risk of failure to appropriate advising or counseling resources.
Support students pursuing employment or additional education by sharing job information, providing recommendations, and identifying career resources.
Ensure classroom equipment and instructional technology are safe and operational.
Respond to student questions within 24 hours on workdays and within 48 hours on weekends, in accordance with division procedures.
Meet college deadlines, training requirements, credential standards, and applicable accreditation requirements.
Participate in professional development and contribute to a respectful, collaborative, student-centered college culture.
Follow college policies and legal requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicable safety and harassment policies.
Represent the College professionally and perform other duties as assigned.