Adjunct Instructor - Process Technology

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Able to effectively teach process instrumentation, process fluid mechanics, and process physics classes.

• Adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and SOWELA Technical Community College policies.
• Be available to students via email, phone, and/or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
• Thorough knowledge of skillsets and competencies relevant to the program(s) of instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written, at all levels.
• Ability to use the internet and computer software program(s) for instructional tasks, organization of records, assessment methods, and internal/external communication.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
• Ability to make independent decisions demonstrating good judgment.
• Demonstrates professional work ethic expectations (appearance, attendance, teamwork, promptness, cooperation, etc.).
• Projects a professional attitude towards other faculty, staff, and students.
• Facilitates student learning, provides effective instruction, and performs evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes.
• Maintains current standard reference books, periodicals, and manuals of a business, professional, technical, and industrial nature to facilitate the educational program objectives.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other agencies to promote technical and community college education.
• Maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment conducive to effective learning.
• Ensures all instructional equipment and supplies meet safety standards.
• Requests adequate equipment and supplies in a timely manner to support program instruction.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationship at all levels – students, peers, and Executives.
• Frequent (50% or more) sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required for filing and storage of office supplies and other work-related equipment.
• Personal computer and related equipment.
• Office equipment such as copier and telephone.
• Office environment.
• Read and interpret documents and data which may be in very small print.
• Work daily shifts Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and overtime as required.
• Travel as required as well as work at different campuses or locations as required.

• Associate degree in the program of instruction.

• College level teaching experience or military equivalent.
• Three (3) years of industry leadership experience or military equivalent.

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Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

offered include 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 and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.