Instructor, Software Development & Game Design

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College Port Arthur is seeking a Software Development & Game Design Instructor to provide classroom and lab instruction across topics of ethical processes, quality, equipment, operations, and troubleshooting. Classes may be day, evening, or online, at on-campus or partner sites.

Reports to the Business and Industrial Technology Department. Responsibilities include advising, recruiting, tutoring, committee participation, and curriculum development aligned with college goals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field; teaching experience preferred.
• Five years of work experience in the field or teaching.
• Ability to work independently in the classroom.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction.
• Participate in college tasks, including advising, recruiting, and tutoring.
• Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community service, and pursue professional development.
• Develop and assess curriculum aligned with program, department and college goals.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge in teaching areas and higher education trends.
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely, professional manner.
• Occasional travel to campus and conference locations.
• Advisors for Skills USA Competition.
• Comply with campus policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent in classroom

Education

Associate’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

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 Software Development & Game Design Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom and lab instruction of ethical processes, quality, equipment, operations, and troubleshooting. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA’s Business and Industrial Technology 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 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
• Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations
• Advisor for Skills USA Competition
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in relevant field, but employment and/or teaching experience may possibly be substituted for the education requirement
• Five years of demonstrated work experience in the field or teaching experience
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess great time management and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Blackboard or other computerized teaching systems
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Teaching experience at a two-year college

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and laboratory settings.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule

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.