Instructor, Instrumentation

LSCO 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.

This position is a full-time faculty position for an instructor in the Instrumentation Program. This position reports directly to the Program Director of Instrumentation.

The role places a major emphasis upon teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty will be expected to teach assigned classes, schedule office hours, counsel students, and fulfill departmental, divisional, and institutional obligations.

• Teach courses within the Instrumentation Program:
  Physics of Instrumentation, Flow and Measurement Calibration, Principles of Industrial Measurement, AC/DC Motor Control, Solid State Circuits, etc.
• Prepare, supervise, and instruct in classrooms, online, or hybrid venues.
• Provide field‑based or off‑campus instruction.
• Design, prepare, and supervise laboratories.
• Assess student performance: prepare, administer, grade, and evaluate tests, papers, examinations, research projects, and report grades.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes for each course, department or program outcomes, and general education outcomes.
• Advise students on degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
• Coordinate and supervise student activities directly related to the academic program.
• Conduct experiments in teaching methods and teaching‑oriented research.
• Participate actively in curriculum development, establish program and student learning outcomes, and report results as required.

• Read and research to maintain proficiency in professional specialization.
• Attend professional development opportunities as required.
• Hold membership or office in professional associations.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.

• Assist with student success and participate in commencement ceremonies.
• Serve on institutional and affiliated committees.
• Serve on professional association committees.
• Participate in college‑wide assessment activities.
• Participate in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.
• Interview and screen candidates for faculty and staff appointments.
• Coordinate, advise, and supervise student organizations or activities not directly related to the academic program.
• Advise and counsel students.
• Participate in sponsored community service or community projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned by College Administration.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree, College Certificate, Industry Recognized Credential, or equivalent relevant training.
• Experience:
  
  Teaching and/or training experience preferred; minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Electrical theory, AC/DC Motor Control, Solid State circuits, troubleshooting, experience in manufacturing/industrial settings, commitment to safety.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ambulatory; normal speech/communication; normal written communication; normal or corrected visual acuity; normal or corrected hearing; moderate travel; frequent standing and sitting; moderate lifting up to 20 pounds; use of personal computer and office equipment; infrequent stooping, bending.
• Security Sensitive:
  Position is security‑sensitive under Texas Education Code §51.215.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Normal office environment.

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