Adjunct Faculty: Agricultural Mechanic Technology

Job no: 493502Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part TimeLocations: Abbeville, LACategories: Workforce Development & Education, Workforce Initiatives

College: SLCC

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Corporate College

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Instruction (75%)
• Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for various aspects of the agricultural mechanic industry, providing theory, simulation, and practical applications for classes in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic training
• Uses established training materials to present formal class training exercises and lab work to students.
• Provides training in policy, procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely perform all aspects of mechanical work.
• Utilizing technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, communicate with others, and facilitate learning.
• Maintaining student discipline through effective classroom management.

Instructional Support (10%)
• Maintaining office hours for student consultations.
• Preparing and providing course syllabi and instructional materials to students.
• Evaluating and reviewing students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Keeping appropriate records of testing and grading, as per college standards.
• Fulfilling professional assignments in accordance with the South Louisiana Community College calendar and contractual obligations.

Outreach (10%)
• Partner with Business and Industry to promote the Agricultural Mechanic Technician training program.
• Be active in outreach activities that promote the college and program

Professional Development (5%)
• Attend meetings as required or necessary
• Attaining, maintaining, and reviewing program certification requirements, as appropriate.

 

Required Education: High School Diploma

 

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical experience relative to industrial and agricultural applications
• Must be able to properly demonstrate major functions as required by industry
• Basic knowledge of agricultural and industrial equipment maintenance
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and on multiple campuses.
• Perform any other duties as needed

 

Required Licenses or Certifications: •Must be NCCER certified within the first 90 days of hire
• An active, unencumbered driver's license

 

Preferred Education: Associate Degree

 

Preferred Experience: • Teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary education
• NCCER Craft Instructor Certification

 

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.