Instructor - Electrical

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Multiple medical insurance options

Generous vacation and sick leave benefits

Job summary

A leading technical college in Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time Instructor for Electrical. Responsibilities include providing learning experiences, maintaining course records, and engaging in departmental activities. Applicants must have 3 years of relevant experience and hold an NCCER certification. This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• NCCER Certification required.
• Preferred teaching experience and industry-based certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning experiences and maintain course records.
• Participate in departmental meetings and faculty evaluations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Instructor - Electrical (Job No: 495294)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA | Type: Faculty Full‑Time | Category: Academic Affairs, Education | College: BRCC | Department: Academic & Student Affairs | Type of Appointment: Unclassified – Faculty 9 Month

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching (75%)
   
   • Provide learning experiences in accordance with students' needs and abilities
   • Use learning resources to help students learn
   • Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
   • Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
   • Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
   • Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
   • Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
   • Follow the approved master course syllabi
   • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
   • Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
   • Assure that all Industry-Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements are maintained
   • Maintain current AWS and/or NCCER certifications
2. Administrative (10%)
   
   • Notify dean/department chair of absence with a course substitution plan in a timely manner
   • Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
   • Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
   • Adhere to professional standards of conduct
   • Participate in the faculty evaluation process
3. Service (5%)
   
   • Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
   • Represent BRCC and actively engage the community's business and industry
4. Professional Development (5%)
   
   • Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise
5. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Required Education

Not specified.

Required Experience

3 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced
  
  • Written and oral communication skills presenting ideas effectively to individuals/groups.
  • Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization interacting in a way that inspires trust, confidence, and integrity.
  • Interpersonal skills to handle any student concerns.
• Proficient
  
  • Organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to convey knowledge and skills to students, conveying ideas and facts concisely and accurately.
• Basic
  
  • Mechanical.

Required Licenses or Certifications

NCCER Certifications.

Preferred Education

Not specified.

Preferred Experience

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Applicants must possess at least 3 years of Electrical experience as well as industry-based certifications.
• The preferred applicant may possess an Associate Degree in any field or be committed to an educational program of study leading to an Associate Degree or higher.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice required.
• Must be able to generate class materials, reports and master the operation and skills required to maximize the productivity through best practices and planning.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills, and be willing to think outside of the box.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education, training and on the job experiences to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become successful technicians.
• Higher Education teaching experience.
• Provide subject matter expertise and counsel.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package: retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year, including longer breaks at Christmas), generous annual vacation and sick leave benefits, and an 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. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.