Instructor Petroleum Engineering Technology - Adjunct (PoolReq)

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College in Houston invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Petroleum Engineering Technology. The instructor will teach courses, develop syllabi, and use varied teaching methods to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include advising, professional development, and contributing to program curricula and accreditation efforts while maintaining records and collaborating with department leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced teaching roles.
• Three years of industry experience in petroleum operations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and laboratories in petroleum engineering technology.
• Develop and use syllabi and teaching materials.
• Advise students and coordinate with the department.

Skills

Industry experience

Petroleum data management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science/Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Petroleum industry software

Job description

Instructor Petroleum Engineering Technology - Adjunct (PoolReq)

The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.

Teaching:

Demonstrate skilland/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

Make continuous effortsto improve the quality of instruction byreviewingand utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Develop andusea syllabus foreachcourseor laboratory within college, discipline,and departmental guidelines and submit onecopy to the department chair.

Plan, develop,anduseavarietyof teaching methods andmaterialsthatassiststudentsinmeetingcourseobjectivesand which are appropriate forstudents with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

Evaluate students tomeasuretheirprogresstoward achievement of stated courseobjectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

Keep accuratestudentrecordsandsubmitrelatedreportsandforms within requested timelines.

Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Use equipment and facilities responsibly andcourteously.Where appropriate, assistthe chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

Demonstrate competenceandinterestin the useof technology inthe classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Advising:

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, andthe community.

Provide accesstostudentsthroughconferencing, electronic communication,andother appropriate methods. Provide adviceandassistancetostudentsregarding instructional or program-specific issues.

Make presentations ona particular academicfieldorprogram-itssubject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), andopportunitiesfor work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) andcareers, special clubsandactivities available, support services, scholarships, etc.

Work with Chair totakeon appropriate advisingactivitiesas needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refertothe HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

Professional Development:

Establish annual objectives for professional growthin consultation with the department chair.

Keep pace with developments inthe discipline.

Learn and apply technologies that support student learning. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional andCommunityService:

Maintain communication with Chair and Dean as appropriate. Support adjunct faculty. Demonstrate teamwork within an interdisciplinary college division.

Promote programming within the department, across the District andinthe larger community.

Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening weekevents,conference days, and commencement exercises.

Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.

Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.

Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.

Participate incollege-related activities suchasstudentactivities, selection offaculty, community education, recruitmentof students, and/or special programs.

Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities thatfoster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditationstandards.

Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.

Review, evaluate, andreviseprogram curricula andpracticestoassure compliance with professionalstandards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.

Assist inthe articulation ofcoursesandprogramswithsecondaryandpost-secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Toperformthisjob successfully, an individual mustbe able toperform the essential duties and responsibilities listedabove.The qualifications listed below arerepresentative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Engineering or in a related field is required.

Exceptional experience in a directly related field may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Master’s Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years experience of industry related experience
Direct experience with petroleum data management (exploration, drilling and production, performance and facilities), exploration and production, drilling and well head maintenance and operations, reservoir engineering, basic petroleum geology, LNG, hydrocarbon safety, petroleum industry software applications (geophysical/ geological mapping/ surveying, operations, data acquisitions, etc.), refining operations, and other related petroleum operations
Experience with supervision/ training of operators and engineering technicians (technologists)
Experience in the development of curriculum and instructional materials; Instruction experience at college level preferred

The Organization