Industrial Instrumentation Instructor

Industrial Instrumentation Instructor Job no: 495574
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Faculty Full-Time Locations
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Monroe, LA Categories
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Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Industrial Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $50,561

• Teach 15 credit hours of coursework, generally 35 hours per week, during fall and spring semesters. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending on student needs.
• Deliver engaging and industry-relevant classroom and lab instruction in Industrial Instrumentation and related fields.
• Develop, revise, and implement curriculum to meet current industry standards and workforce needs.
• Teach courses such as Instrumentation Fundamentals, Control Systems, PLCs, Industrial Electronics, Calibration Techniques, and Process Control.
• Integrate safety practices, hands‑on training, and modern instructional technologies into instruction.
• Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
• Classes may be held during day, afternoon, or evening sessions.
• Maintain regular office hours and grade records.
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Design and develop curriculum within state and accreditation body guidelines.
• Assist in assessment and placement of students in appropriate classes.
• Participate in student recruitment, placement, advisement, and serve on college committees.
• Identify student learning outcomes: develop processes and tools for assessment; incorporate results to modify instruction and materials in coordination with colleagues.

• Maintain high standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
• Review, evaluate, reflect, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through a self‑evaluation process.
• Meet or exceed professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, industry requirements, and higher education expectations as appropriate to the discipline.

• Actively participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
• Participate in college related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment, student retention, and faculty selection.
• Participate in activities that aid in student retention.
• Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Participate in setting departmental goals, developing college budgets that support those goals, and planning for achieving those goals.
• Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The preferred qualifications for this position are an associate’s degree or higher in Industrial Instrumentation Technology or a closely related field. A minimum of three years of recent industry experience in instrumentation, process control, automation, or industrial systems is preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong understanding of industrial sensors, transmitters, control loops, PLCs, HMIs, and calibration equipment, including HART, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants should also demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds. The successful candidate must be service‑oriented, promote excellence, and embrace a commitment to professionalism.

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College offers an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of options. Benefits include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), tax‑saver flexible benefits plan, holidays (14 per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas), 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. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.