Marine Electrician Instructor

Thibodaux Chamber; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental & vision insurance

Holidays & leave

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA seeks a Marine Electrician Instructor to deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction in marine electrical systems, equipment troubleshooting, and safety practices. You will teach credit and non-credit courses, maintain schedules, tutor students, and support their progression toward completion.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of professional marine electrician experience, and ability to teach a range of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong instructional and classroom-management skills.
• Proficiency with course-management systems and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction in marine electrical systems, equipment, troubleshooting, safety practices, and industry procedures.
• Teach assigned credit and non-credit courses with dependable schedule, office hours, tutoring, and student support.
• Ensure students understand safe electrical practices and proper equipment use.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with standards.
• Use varied teaching methods and tools to support diverse learning styles and improve outcomes.
• Monitor attendance, progress, performance; provide feedback and meet grading deadlines.
• Advise, mentor, and tutor students; connect them with support services as needed.
• Support students’ transition to employment or further education with career guidance and job leads.
• Build relationships with local business and industry partners to strengthen placement opportunities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Instructional, classroom-management, &

Computers & course-management systems

Education

NCCER Core or OSHA certification

Tools

Course-management systems

Instructional technology

Job description

Job no: 495754
Closes: 10/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
Work Type: Faculty Full-Time
Locations: Thibodaux, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Maritime & Continuing Education
College: Fletcher Technical Community College
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month
Salary: $67,948 - $91,358 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You'll Do:

• Deliver engaging classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction in marine electrical systems, equipment, troubleshooting, safety practices, and industry procedures.
• Teach assigned credit and non-credit courses while maintaining a dependable schedule of classes, office hours, tutoring, and student support.
• Ensure students understand and consistently apply safe work practices, proper equipment use, housekeeping, material storage, and electrical procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with College and program standards.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, technology, and assessment tools to support diverse learning styles and improve student outcomes.
• Monitor student attendance, progress, and performance; provide timely feedback, maintain accurate records, and meet reporting and grading deadlines.
• Advise, mentor, and tutor students, connecting them with support services when needed and helping them stay on track toward completion.
• Support students’ transition to employment or additional education through career guidance, recommendations, job leads, and information on certifications and pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with local business and industry partners to strengthen placement opportunities, workforce alignment, and supplemental training initiatives.
• Help shape and improve the program through curriculum development, learning-outcomes assessment, program advisory committee participation, and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, retention, open-house events, college committees, professional development, and other campus activities.
• Maintain instructional equipment and technology in safe, operational condition.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, professional learning environment for students, visitors, and colleagues from all backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 36 months of professional experience as a Marine Electrician.
• Working knowledge of marine electrical systems, safe electrical practices, equipment, tools, troubleshooting, and industry procedures.
• NCCER Core or OSHA certification preferred, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to teach a range of electrician and marine electrical courses.
• Strong instructional, classroom-management, organizational, and student-support skills.
• Proficiency with computers, instructional technology, and course-management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative, student-first mindset and commitment to accessibility, equity, safety, and professional excellence.

Why This Role Matters:

This is more than a teaching role—it is an opportunity to turn your marine electrical experience into lasting career opportunities for students. You will help develop skilled, safety-conscious professionals while contributing to a College culture built on student success, workforce partnerships, innovation, and respect.

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and 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. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.