Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in West Monroe, LA seeks a Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor to teach in the Academic Affairs division. The role requires development and delivery of curricula for diesel tech; active participation in student recruitment, advisement, and college committees; and commitment to assessment aligned with accreditation standards.

The incumbent will teach a 30-hour course load per semester, with classes potentially scheduled days, afternoons, evenings, or

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or associate’s degree in diesel equipment technologies or repair.
• High school diploma or equivalency with 5 years of diesel equipment repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a weekly course load of 30 student contact hours in fall and spring semesters.
• Plan, develop and use teaching methods and materials for diverse student backgrounds.
• Classes may be day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekends.
• Maintain regular office hours and grade records; respond to information requests.
• Attend faculty meetings; design and develop curricula within state/accreditation guidelines.
• Assist in student recruitment, placement and advisement; participate on college committees.
• Develop assessment processes and align instruction with outcomes.

Education

Technical diploma or associate’s degree in diesel equipment technologies or repair

High school diploma or equivalency + 5 years diesel experience

Job description

Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor

Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor Job no: 495264 Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: West Monroe, LA Categories: Academic Affairs, Technical

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Industrial Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Teaching
  
  
  
  • Teach a weekly course load of 30 student contact hours in the fall and spring semesters.
  
  
  • Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
  
  
  • Classes may be day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekends
  
  
  • Maintain regular office hours, grade records
  
  
  • Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
  
  
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings
  
  
  • Design and develop curriculum within state and accreditation body guidelines
  
  
  • Assist in assessment of student skill levels and facilitate student enrollment in appropriate classes
  
  
  • Participate in student recruitment, placement, advisement, and serve on college committees
  
  
  • Identify student learning outcomes: develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results to modify instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues
  
  
  
  


• 2. Professional Development
  
  
  
  • Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
  
  
  • Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.
  
  
  • Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
  
  
  
  


• 3. Service
  
  
  
  • Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils
  
  
  • Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, and recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection
  
  
  • Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention
  
  
  • Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college
  
  
  • Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
  
  
  • Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
  
  
  • Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships
  
  
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

Required Education

The preferred qualifications for this position are a technical diploma or associate’s degree in diesel equipment technologies or repair and 5 years of relevant experience in the diesel equipment repair industry. The minimum qualifications for the position are a high school diploma or equivalency and 5 years of current experience in the diesel equipment repair industry. The successful candidate must possess relevant industry-based credentials and certifications required to work in the profession. The successful candidate must also be service-oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of Louisiana Delta Community College. Applicants should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College 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. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.