Workforce Instructor (Part-time)

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology is seeking part-time workforce instructors to teach courses in their field of expertise. Instructors will provide students with the necessary academic and workforce skills to attain entry-level employment. Needed in programs including Allied Health, Business, Industrial, Human Service, and Public Service Careers. Candidates must demonstrate significant experience in their field and meet certification requirements based on their expertise. Flexible working hours may include weekends or evenings.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in the field of expertise.
• Certification(s) required depending on area of expertise.
• Some teaching/training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes through classroom and lab instruction.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when needed.
• Demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of relevant equipment.
• Convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques.
• Work with diverse students.
• Work flexible hours.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Follow institute policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of industry accepted training techniques

Self-starter with the ability to help others understand and learn

Knowledge of current rules and regulations in the field

Education

Dependent on course being taught

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar Institute of Technology 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.

Job Summary

Workforce instructors will teach courses in their field of expertise on a part-time basis, providing students the necessary academic skills and workforce skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to attain entry-level employment in a target occupation. Workforce education programs at LIT are developed in close cooperation with business and industry to satisfy a need for timely and effective workforce education. Workforce instructors are needed in the following programs: Allied Health Careers, Business and Computer Technologies, Industrial Careers, Human Service Careers, and Public Service Careers.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines and instructional materials through classroom and lab instruction.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
• Demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of equipment relevant to training.
• Convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques of equipment relevant to one’s field.
• Work with students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as different knowledge and skill levels.
• Work flexible hours, including possible weekend and night-time training.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration at Lamar Institute of Technology.
• Come to work in a timely and predictable manner.
• Tolerate stressful conditions as they arise.
• Follow institute policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the Institute.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Dependent on course being taught.

Minimum Experience Required: Significant work experience in field of expertise.

Certification(s) Required: Dependent on area of expertise.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of industry accepted training techniques
• Self-starter with an ability to help others understand and learn.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the most current rules and regulations of one’s field.

Job Conditions

The job conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment with moderate noise.

LIT Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar Institute of Technology by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Preferred Qualifications

Some teaching/training experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click for the Security Sensitive Release Form.