Instructor - Electrical

About the role

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks an Instructor - Electrical in the Division of Technical Education. This is an unclassified faculty position with a 9‑month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (75%): Provide learning experiences aligned with student needs; use learning resources; assess student learning per college policy; distribute course syllabus and schedule; maintain minimum 10 office hours per week; meet all scheduled classes on time; advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed; follow approved master course syllabi; keep accurate grade and attendance records; submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by deadlines; maintain Industry Based Certification (IBC) and accreditation requirements; keep current AWS and/or NCCER certifications.
• Administrative (10%): Notify dean/department chair of absence with a course substitution plan promptly; attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings; attend convocations and participate in graduation exercises in appropriate academic regalia; adhere to professional standards of conduct; participate in the faculty evaluation process.
• Service (5%): Contribute to the college and discipline through collaboration and service; represent BRCC and engage the community’s business and industry.
• Professional Development (5%): Engage in continual professional development related to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%).

Requirements

• Experience: 3 years of relevant electrical experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced written and oral communication skills; ability to work well with others at all levels inspiring trust, confidence, and integrity; interpersonal skills to handle student concerns; proficient organizational skills; working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products; ability to convey knowledge and skills to students, presenting ideas and facts concisely and accurately; basic mechanical ability.
• Licenses or Certifications: NCCER certifications required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Associate degree in any field or commitment to an educational program leading to an Associate degree or higher.
• Preferred Experience: Previous teaching experience preferred; applicants must possess at least 3 years of Electrical experience and industry‑based certifications.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Dynamic reading skills and speaking voice; ability to generate class materials, reports, and master operation and skills to maximize productivity through best practices and planning; excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork skills; willingness to think outside the box; equivalent combination of education, training, and on‑the‑job experience to prepare students as successful technicians; higher education teaching experience; ability to provide subject matter expertise and counsel.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), 14 holidays per year (typically includes a longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.