Adjunct Instructor - Drafting and Design Technology

Sowela Technical Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance options

Generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Sowela Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Drafting and Design Technology in Lake Charles, LA. This part-time faculty position involves developing course objectives, conducting instruction, and attending faculty meetings. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Drafting and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience and proficiency in tools like the Canvas learning management system. The role offers various benefits, including multiple insurance options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work-related experience required.
• Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements.
• Teaching experience, including online and hybrid, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the approved curriculum and develop clear course objectives.
• Organize face-to-face, hybrid, or online instruction.
• Attend faculty meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency in standard office equipment and software

Innovative teaching methods

Ability to engage diverse students

Education

Associate degree in Drafting or a closely related field

Tools

Canvas learning management system

Autodesk Certified Professional credential

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Drafting and Design Technology

Job no: 495545 | Closes: | Work Type: Faculty - Part Time | Locations: Lake Charles, LA | Categories: Academic Affairs

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Business & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the approved curriculum; develop clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes; ensure objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Organize 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.
• Support School of Business and Applied Technology assessment initiatives.
• Provide training in the competencies essential to success in the occupation including attitudes, job knowledge, and skills.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education

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

Required Experience

• 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.
• Be able to instruct students in the completion of relevant projects.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and computers, including but not limited to the Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; 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) and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Ensure tests and other means of assessing the achievement of students are sufficiently accurate.
• Be a committed, motivated self‑starter capable of initiating and completing work with little supervision and/or as part of a team on larger projects.
• Promote 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

• Retirement.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.).
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Holidays (14 per year, including a longer break at Christmas).
• Generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits.
• 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.