Instructor, Machinist & Millwright

Job Summary

The Machinist and Millwright Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom and lab instruction, teaching students the skills and knowledge necessary for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment, as well as operating machine tools to fabricate parts. This role includes preparing students for careers in manufacturing, maintenance, and heavy industry. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School.

This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Business and Industrial Technology Department.

• Provide quality instruction
• Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring
• Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend faculty meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in relevant field preferred, but employment and/or teaching experience may possibly be substituted for a portion the education requirement
• Five years of demonstrated work experience in the field or teaching experience
• Expertise in operating and maintaining machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.), CNC machines, and understanding safety practices
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Possess great time management and communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in relevant field

Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and laboratory settings.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.