Electrical And Instrumentation Adjunct Instructor

College: Fletcher

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values of the College.

Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation records in an acceptable grade book format and file these grade books at the end of each semester; adhere to all time lines established by the college, particularly with respect to the submission of grade rosters, reporting non attendance of students, referring students for counseling, withdrawing students from classes for excessive absences, and responding to records inquiries and other communications about students in a timely manner.

Create a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.

Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to College policies.

Make adequate preparation for the instructional process; incorporate strategies, and a variety of evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles and to ensure that course content is presented in a professional manner, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content.

Collaborate with departmental colleagues regarding instruction and in the selection of library resources, software, and textbooks and in the development of master course syllabi.

Develop and distribute within the first week of the semester course syllabi that are in accordance with approved master syllabi and which describe in detail the requirements of the course, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate.

Maintain a collaborative and communicative work environment with one's immediate supervisor and other instructors to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are achieved.

Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances, to monitor instructional effectiveness, and administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.

Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data that aids in the assessment of program outcomes.

Monitor the enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially enrolled.

Instruct students in the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.

Maximize the use of advanced technology, including the use of computers and related strategies, in the classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.

Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, College harassment policies, and/or other legal requirements.

Obey and enforce College policies that prohibit food in the classroom, smoking within college buildings, drugs and firearms on campus, and the destruction and misuse of all college property.

Participate in training sessions that familiarize the faculty member with instructional strategies, the institutional policies, databases, information systems, and software.

Assist students with information about job opportunities in the discipline or program, with certification or licensure information, and with information about articulated programs and course work at secondary and post secondary institutions.

Serve as a resource to students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, such as completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the College offers.

Attend meetings for the purpose of fulfilling assigned duties, participating in activities, sharing ideas and information, and working toward common department and College goals.

Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the College community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

Engage in classroom research and in assessment of learning experiences of students both for immediate feedback for teachers and students and for long range improvement of courses, degree programs, and general education effectiveness.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or instrumentation or an Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronics technology, instrumentation technology or energy technology with 5 years' work or teaching experience in an electrical and instrumentation field.

Preferred Experience: Experience in instrumentation and control, training or teaching is desired.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

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Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Community

The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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hr@fletcher.edu

(985) 448-7901