Instructor for Advanced/Industrial Manufacturing

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

State of Louisiana - Natchitoches, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Natchitoches, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality instruction and training in the field of advanced industrial manufacturing. This full-time, 12-month, unclassified faculty position is based at the Natchitoches campus and requires a commitment to student success and continuous improvement of instructional methods. The instructor will cover a diverse range of subjects, including basic electricity and electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, microprocessors, industrial motor controls, instrumentation, digital logic, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, pulleys, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 3D printing, mechanical design, manual machining, and CNC machining. In this role, the instructor will ensure that all students are properly trained and equipped with safety equipment during lab exercises, assess and evaluate student progress through exams, practical tests, and assignments, and continuously update course materials to reflect current industry practices and technologies. The instructor will foster a positive learning environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and success, while also providing academic advising and mentorship to help students navigate their educational and career paths. Additionally, the instructor will coordinate with industry representatives to ensure the program meets workforce needs and standards, facilitate student internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities, and serve on professional committees and advisory boards within the local community. Participation in community service and professional development is also expected, along with recruiting students into the program and collecting program and student data to compile reports on the program's progress. The instructor will utilize the College's Learning Management System (Canvas) to accurately track student progress, grades, and attendance, and will perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diverse range of advanced manufacturing courses, ensuring content is engaging, relevant, and effectively delivered.
• Ensure all students are properly trained and equipped with safety equipment during all lab exercises.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through exams, practical tests, and assignments.
• Continuously update course materials and teaching methods to reflect current industry practices and technologies.
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and success.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, helping them navigate their educational and career paths.
• Coordinate with industry representatives to ensure the program meets workforce needs and standards.
• Facilitate student internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities.
• Serve on professional committees and advisory boards within the local community.
• Participate in community service and professional development.
• Recruit students into the program.
• Collect program and student data.
• Compile reports on the program's progress.
• Facilitate advisory boards on campus to elicit industry feedback to help improve the program.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Meet expectations as a faculty member as described in the full-time faculty agreement.
• Use the College's Learning Management System (Canvas) to accurately track student progress, grades, and attendance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR a relevant Associate's Degree and four (4) years of occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR a relevant Certificate and five (5) years of occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught.
• Extensive knowledge of the instructional discipline and technical education, including basic electricity and electronics, programmable logic controllers, robotics, microprocessors, industrial motor controls, instrumentation, digital logic, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, pneumatic hydraulics, gears, pulleys, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 3D printing, mechanical design, manual machining, CNC machining.
• Evidence of a commitment to teaching/learning and vision of a learning-centered institution and community.
• Two (2) years of instructor/training experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical competency in advanced manufacturing/industrial engineering technology, personnel management, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team on complex projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with online teaching platforms and digital learning tools.
• Familiarity with current trends in advanced manufacturing and technology.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.