Workforce Instructor

South Louisiana Community College; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance options

Paid leave

Job summary

South Louisiana Community College seeks an experienced instructor for its Workforce & Economic Development and Continuing Education programs in Louisiana. The role focuses on instruction in safety, industrial trades, and short-term trainings, combining theory, simulation, and hands-on lab work.

The position carries a 12‑month, unclassified faculty appointment with duties in instruction (60%), administration (30%), and other duties (10%).

Qualifications

• Strong background in an industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts theoretical and technical training for safety and continuing education.
• Provides hands-on training in safety, rigging, and other short-term trainings.
• Delivers curriculum using verbal, audible, and visual methods with inclusive safety.
• Evaluates students with measurable outcomes and timely feedback.
• Plans course objectives and arranges classrooms and labs.
• Takes attendance and maintains student records as required.

Skills

Industrial environment background

Interpersonal skills

Diverse learning styles

Instructional technology

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Workforce & Economic Development and Continuing Education

Sub department: Corporate College

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTION (60%)

• Conducts theoretical and technical training classes providing theory, simulation, and practical applications for students in the safety and continuing education environment.
• Provides hands‑on training in advanced applications, training, and testing for safety, rigging, Utility Locator, and other short-term trainings related to industry.
• Delivers curriculum content via verbal, audible and visual methods while fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and safety.
• Evaluates students based on their achievements through documented measurable objectives/outcomes.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessments of and clear feedback regarding their academic/training performance.
• Plans and implements strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes.
• Arrives promptly and sets up classrooms/practical areas before class start times.
• Meets each class during the scheduled hours for campus-based classes OR participate in teaching and learning activities as scheduled for off-campus and online classes
• Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely operate & repair equipment on production and assembly lines
• Prepare and distribute learning syllabi for each course assigned to teach

ADMINISTRATION (30%)

• Accurately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, field trips, outline, or other special activities needed for a course.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Program Manager, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Develop curriculum guides, course syllabi and outlines, and other instructional materials when needed.
• Maintain appropriate student records, i.e., grades, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc. Specifically maintain accurate course attendance records if required by course academic conditions or professional or licensure/registration requirements.

OTHER DUTIES (10%)

• Attend and engage in professional development activities related to course preparation and as required by SoLAcc.
• Fulfills professional assignments in accordance with the South Louisiana Community College calendar and contractual obligations.
• Stays current and up to date with all LCTC and SoLAcc training requirements.
• Keeps work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Dresses appropriately for the work environment.
• Mandatory attendance for all full‑time faculty meetings and convocation.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Educations:

• Associate degree or 5 years of industry related experience

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial job environment
• Industry knowledge and experience in any of the following areas:
  • Forklift operation
  • Industrial environments
  • Electrical
  • Safety instruction
  • Carpentry
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a team environment
• Apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Excellent communication skills
• NCCER credentials for instruction

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong background in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.
• Dedication to teaching and student learning providing quality education emphasizing college level standards.
• Commitment to studying, analyzing, and implementing learning strategies that will help students reach their education goals.
• Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of instructional technology – basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journey‑Level experience in an industrial trade
• Prior experience teaching or mentoring in a college, technical, or vocational environment

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,South Louisiana 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. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System