Instructor, Engineering Technician

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 pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

The Instructor for Engineering Technician responsibilities include providing instruction for students enrolled in Engineering Technician Programs (and related courses) in the Technology department, including dual credit high school students. Current programs are Robotics and Automation Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Computer Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technician, and Electronics Engineering Technology.

• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Participate in college service, including committee work, advising and tutoring students, and recruiting.
• Teach classes during fall and spring semesters as required by the department, including day, evening, weekend, and early college high school/dual credit, and online courses.
• Provide mentorship to dual credit partners/mentees.
• Attend Teaching and Learning Center sessions to enhance teaching skills.
• Stay abreast of national matters and trends in education.
• Participate in assessment activities for the LIT Core Curriculum.
• Assist in the development of curriculum as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated recent industry experience (within 5 years).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good time management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Related field and/or industry certifications.

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment such as a printer or copy machine.

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E‑Verify employer.
• This position is security-sensitive and is subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.