Adjunct Instructor - Drafting and Design Technology

Recent Jobs; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

SOWELA College is seeking an adjunct instructor for the School of Business & Applied Technology in Lake Charles. You will deliver drafting courses aligned with approved curricula, creating clear objectives and outcomes for each course.

You will organize in-person, hybrid, or online sessions, use diverse teaching methods, and participate in assessment initiatives while collaborating with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting or closely related field required.
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements.
• At least 2 years of work-related experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ability to use technology in curriculum.
• Able to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved curriculum; develops course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Organizes face-to-face, hybrid, or online instruction with course outlines and materials.
• Supports School of Business and Applied Technology assessment initiatives.
• Provides training in essential competencies for success in occupation.
• Attend faculty meetings; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Microsoft Office

Assessment

Student engagement

Teamwork

Time management

Technology in curriculum

Education

Associate degree in Drafting

SACSCOC credentialing

Tools

Canvas LMS

Autodesk Certified Professional

Job description

College:SOWELA

Department:Academic Affairs

Sub department:School of Business & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the approved curriculum; develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes; ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current
• Organizes face-to-face, hybrid, or online instruction as evidenced by course outlines, lesson plans, competency tests, labs, and instructional materials such as textbooks, instruction sheets, and audiovisuals
• Supports School of Business and Applied Technology assessment initiatives
• Responsible for providing training in the competencies essential to success in the occupation including attitudes, job knowledge, and skills
• Attend faculty meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• Associate degree in Drafting or a closely related field
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of work-related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies
• Must be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, utilizing a variety of software is essential that includes but is not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; must effectively and appropriately use technology in the curriculum
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success; work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural (including traditional, non-traditional, and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ensures tests and other means of assessing the achievement of students are sufficiently accurate
• Individual must be a committed, motivated self-starter who is capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision and/or as a part of a team on larger projects.
• Promotes technical and community college education; ability to make independent decisions demonstrating good judgment

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience, face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online, preferred
• Canvas learning management system experience preferred
• Autodesk Certified Professional credential preferred

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. Benefits 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.

Advertised: 07 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: