Adjunct Instructor, Welding - Polk County Center

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.LIT's Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles' Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.Job SummaryThe Instructor of Welding’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing instruction for students enrolled in Welding courses at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX. The Welding Instructor reports directly to the Executive Director of Workforce. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Hours vary depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at the Livingston, TX Polk County Education Center.Duties/ResponsibilitiesActively engage students in the learning processMaintain ethical and professional behaviorMaintain knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS and LIT Policies and Procedures ManualParticipate in college service, which includes but is not limited to, committee work, advising and/or tutoring students, and recruitingTeach classes during the fall and spring semesters as required by the department (might include day, evening, weekend, and Early College High School/dual credit); including online coursesProvide mentorship to dual credit partners/menteesAttend Teaching and Learning Center sessions to enhance teaching skillsStay abreast of national matters and trends in educationParticipate in assessment activities for the LIT Core CurriculumAssist in the development of curriculum as neededPerform other related duties, as requiredMinimum/Preferred QualificationsMinimum QualificationsAn associate degree in a related field from a regionally accredited collegeFive years of work experience in Industrial TechnologyKnowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategiesPossess good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentPossess good time management skillsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in related fieldRelated field and/or industry certificationsLamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.