Adjunct Instructor, Data Analytics

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is seeking an Adjunct Data Analytics Instructor to provide quality instruction in data and analysis courses. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teaching across various formats (day, evening, online), and caring for student engagement. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, industry certifications, and three years of work experience. Opportunities for teaching experience at a two-year college and comfort with Blackboard are preferred. This role is located in Port Acres, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Data Science, or related field.
• Industry certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Three years of industry work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in data and analysis courses.
• Develop, implement, and assess curriculum.
• Attend faculty meetings and comply with policies.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Instructor independence

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field

Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field

Tools

Blackboard

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Adjunct Data Analytics Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom and lab instruction of all courses related to data and analysis and computer science. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA’s Business and Industrial Technology Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend faculty meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field such as Cloud Computing, Data Science, Information Technology/Systems, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Science/Analytics
• Industry Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associates or Professional, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Tableau Desktop Specialist, SAS Advanced Analytics, Microsoft Data Science Associate, Power BI Data Analyst
• Three (3) years of industry work experience
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess great time management and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in a qualifying field
• Experience with Blackboard or other computerized teaching systems
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Teaching experience at a two-year college

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and laboratory settings.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.