Instructor, Maritime Structural Fitter (MSF)

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is hiring a Maritime Structural Fitter Instructor. This full-time position involves teaching NCCER CORE and Maritime Structural Fitter Level 1 and 2 courses, along with participating in college activities such as advising and tutoring.

Applicants should have at least four years in Welding or Maritime Structural Fitting, possess a valid driver's license, and ideally hold certifications for NCCER CORE and Maritime Structural Fitting. The role requires maintaining safety standards and responding to student needs.

Qualifications

• Four or more years’ experience in Welding or Maritime Structural Fitting.
• Experience or training in structural metal cutting or computer aided design.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction.
• Participate in college tasks, including advising and recruiting.
• Serve on departmental and college committees.
• Attend required faculty meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge and expertise in subject areas.

Skills

Welding or Maritime Structural Fitting

Structural metal cutting

Computer aided design

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.

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 Maritime Structural Fitter Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, teaching NCCER CORE, NCCER Maritime Structural Fitter Level 1 and Level 2, and other courses as assigned. This is a full‑time, one (1) year, grant‑funded position, that reports to LSCPA’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction
• Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring
• Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend required 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
• Travel to various campuses and/or construction sites
• Maintain student records, census data, and grade entry
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years’ experience in Welding or Maritime Structural Fitting
• Experience or training in structural metal cutting or computer aided design
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Instructor for NCCER CORE
• Certified Instructor for NCCER Maritime Structural Fitting Level 1 and Level 2

Physical Requirements

Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and construction settings. This position also requires the instructor to work and maneuver in confined spaces, less than one (1) meter high.

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.