Adjunct Instructor of Instrumentation and Electrical Technology

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Education and Training

Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine and St. Charles Locations), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs will include face-to-face, online, and/or evening classes. Adjunct faculty are responsible for timely and accurate submission of required documentation related to human resources and instruction.

Industrial Instrumentation is defined as the study and application of the scientific principles associated with the operation and maintenance of the instrumentation and automation industry. This position will teach courses that are part of the Industrial Instrumentation two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program. The program has strong support from local industry. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a supportive learning environment for a diverse college student population.

Instructors are responsible for planning, teaching, and managing student learning in all assigned areas of the programs that align with an approved course of study, state guidelines, program accreditation standards, and advisory committee recommendations. The teaching schedule will vary based on student and college needs.

• Effectively develop, deliver, revise, and teach classroom, lab and online curriculum in a team-oriented setting
• Apply necessary components of math, human relations, communications, and cultural competence as embedded soft skills in the technical curriculum
• Develop and maintain appropriate lab equipment and environment for training
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and up-to-date lab area for the application of multiple labs within the curriculum
• Develop and implement measures of program outcomes and effectiveness
• Keep current with industrial practices and technology
• Work with local industry representatives, as needed
• Meet College deadlines for attendance taking and grade submission
• Monitor and document student performance
• and Demonstrate a strong commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission
• contribute to college-wide goals and activities