Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Electrical Construction Full-Time Instructor
Department: Career and Technical Education
Reports to: Chair of Construction Sciences and Building Trades

Position Summary

The Electrical Instructor plans, supports, and delivers instruction of courses in Electrical Construction. The Instructor also contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and student advisement activities. This is a 9-month position.

This position will be required to teach two dual enrollment (high school) courses at an off-site location within 20 miles of Nunez Community College’s main campus in Chalmette, LA. Candidates may also be required to teach an evening or night class that meets on campus, two days per week, in the Fall and Spring semester. Classes will start in January 2024.

Candidates will be required to teach a minimum of 15 instructional hours each semester and may also be required to teach up to one additional course each semester. Any additional courses taught will be paid according to the adjunct faculty pay scale.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction in both face-to-face and online classes, including preparing and delivering curricula, holding office hours, and supporting and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Foster student learning, development, and workplace readiness through quality instruction and mentoring/advising activities.
  • Participate in assessment at the program, departmental, and college level for ongoing improvement and in relation to special tasks or projects.
  • Assist Program Chair with scheduling of Electrical Construction courses and housekeeping in shop areas.
  • Serve on two academic committees.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction and/or Provost.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or higher in Electrical Construction or a closely related field.
  • Extensive industry experience and at least three (3) as a Master Electrician (or completion of recognized apprenticeship program with required experience) can substitute for Associate degree. Exceptions subject to approval of the Program Chair and Dean of Instruction.

Required Experience:

  • At least three (3) years of industry experience with at least two years at the Journeymen Level or higher.
  • At least four (4) years of experience as an Electrician.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated success in training or education.
  • Extensive knowledge of the content area and the ability to teach it effectively.
  • Should be prepared to assist in advancing both credit and noncredit training options for students.
  • Effective classroom management, including maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Records Management
  • Knowledge and commitment to institutional mission and values and the ability to work with stakeholders across the college to achieve and uphold them

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior community college teaching experience.
  • Experience as a Marine Electrician.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with related program industry members and advisory committees.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.
  • Ability to promote the use of instructional technology in curriculum delivery.
  • Ability to teach evening classes.

Application Process

To send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript/certificate/diploma, and contact information for three professional reference to: [email protected] (Include Electrical Construction Instructor in the subject line)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.