Instrumentation and Controls Tech Instructor - Jackson County Campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Tech Instructor for the Jackson County Campus in Gautier, MS. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule and involves teaching assigned courses, coordinating with the program’s industry advisory council, and fulfilling faculty responsibilities.

The candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls or a related field, have at least five years of relevant experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electronics, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years’ occupational experience in Instrumentation & Controls or Electronics.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and maintain classroom standards.
• Meet class schedules and attend faculty meetings as requested.
• Provide advising and tutoring to students as necessary.
• Maintain records and reports as requested by the Chairperson or College Administration.
• Contribute to program governance and participate in committees as assigned.
• Represent the college publicly and participate in college/community activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and written

Demonstrated computer literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electronics, or related field

Job description

Instrumentation and Controls Tech Instructor - Jackson County Campus

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PERS and Work Visa Notice:
The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.
Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.
Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Instrumentation and Controls Tech Instructor - Jackson County Campus

Hiring Location Code

Hiring Location Code Jackson County Campus

Position Number

Position Number 499827

Job Duties

• 1. Assume responsibility for teaching subject matter in addition to good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for college property, and proper attitude.
• 2. Meet classes according to class schedule for the designated time periods.
• 3. Attend faculty or departmental meetings as requested.
• 4. Adhere to examination schedule unless prior permission is obtained.
• 5. Provide reasonable accessibility to students for conferences, advisement, or tutorial assistance. Full-time faculty refer to Statement No. 213. Part-time instructors are expected to be available at least one contact hour for each three-hour credit course per week or the equivalent.
• 6. Provide advising for students as necessary.
• 7. Maintain adequate records for all students and make timely reports as requested by School Chairperson or College Administration.
• 8. Utilize available instructional support services, such as Learning Resources Centers, offered to students and faculty.
• 9. Conduct evaluation of classes according to college procedures using the standardized evaluation instrument.
• 10. Ensure instructional methodology and requirements are consistent with the College and respective departments.
• 11. Follow established policies and procedures to enhance instruction and contribute to the successful accomplishment of college goals, course objectives, student achievement, and professional development. The role of faculty members includes responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum at the state, institutional program, and course level.
• 12. Serve as a public relations representative for the Community College system.
• 13. Supervise and participate in extracurricular activities as assigned by administrative staff.
• 14. Ensure adequate evaluation of students’ progress.
• 15. As assigned, provide faculty representation on college governance councils as described in the college Planning Manual.
• 16. Participate in college or state level academic/instructional committees as assigned.
• 17. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by respective departments or college administration.

Job Description

This position follows a Monday through Friday work schedule. The instructor teaches assigned courses at their scheduled times, which may include late afternoon or evening hours. The instructor meets with the program’s industry advisory council at least once per semester and fulfills other faculty responsibilities. The instructor reports to the Chairperson of the School of Manufacturing, Maritime, and Transportation at the Jackson County Campus.

Mandatory Qualifications

• (M1) Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electronics, or a related field from an accredited higher education institution.
• (M2) Minimum of five years’ occupational experience in Instrumentation & Controls or Electronics.
• (M3) Demonstrated computer literacy.
• (M4) Strong interpersonal and written skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• (D1) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (D2) Community college teaching experience.
• (D3) l&C experience in a refinery or power generation plant.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date

Open Date 11/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

PERS and Work Visa Notice:
The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.
Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.
Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Dr. Emma Miller
Dean of Teaching & Learning
2300 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 39553
[e-mail]
228-497-7627

Supplemental Questions