Workforce Instructor (Part-time)

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Workforce instructors will teach courses in their field of expertise on a part-time basis, providing students the necessary academic skills and workforce skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to attain entry-level employment in a target occupations. Workforce education programs at LIT are developed in close cooperation with business and industry to satisfy a need for timely and effective workforce education. Workforce instructors are needed in the following programs: Allied Health Careers, Business and Computer Technologies, Industrial Careers, Human Service Careers, and Public Service Careers.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines and instructional materials through classroom and lab instruction.

Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.

Demonstrate exemplary technique in the operation of equipment relevant to training.

Convey industry-accepted standards regarding operational techniques of equipment relevant to one’s field.

Work with students from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as different knowledge and skill levels

Work flexible hours, including possible weekend and night-time training

Maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration at Lamar Institute of Technology

Come to work in a timely and predictable manner

Tolerate stressful conditions as they arise

Follow institute policies and procedures

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the Institute.Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Required:

Dependent on course being taught.

Minimum Experience Required

Significant work experience in field of expertise.

Certification(s) Required

Dependent on area of expertise.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of industry accepted training techniques
• Self-starter with an ability to help others understand and learn.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the most current rules and regulations of one’s field.

The job conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment with moderate noise.

LIT Expectation Of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar Institute of Technology by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Preferred Qualifications

Some teaching/training experience preferredSupplemental Information

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.