ADJUNCT - INSTRUMENTATION POOL

Position Summary

The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in all phases of Instrumentation Technology and related areas including but not limited to safety instrumented systems, automation programming and development, repair, inspection and calibration of Industrial instrumentation equipment and technologies. The Adjunct Instructor teaches courses that could include online courses and or dual-credit/early college classes in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation degree and five (5) years of documented work experience in Instrumentation/Automation or a related field.
• OR-Eight (8) or more years of documented work experience in Instrumentation/Automation or related work experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective Instructor.
• Aptitudes to assist both new and returning students achieve their educational goals and objectives.
• Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Utilize instructional technologies including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Applicants must reside in the state of Texas and be eligible to work in the United States.
• This is a security-sensitive position.
• Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks.
• The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions.

Job Duties

• Ensure syllabi, course outlines and class instruction meet state and industry standards.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the course syllabus guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
• Teach courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Demonstrate knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use of a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students work and the possibility of improvement.