Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Electrical Construction Full-Time Instructor
Department: Academics
Reports to: Program Chair of Chair of Construction Sciences and Building Trades

Position Summary
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Community College is seeking an Electrical Construction Instructor, who will plan, support, and deliver 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 with the Summer and holidays off.

This position will be required to teach at least one Dual Enrollment (high school) course in Plaquemines Parish. Candidates may initially also be required to teach classes that meet on campus, two days per week, in the Fall and Spring semester. Classes will start in August 2026.

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.
  • Plan and prepare for delivering quality instruction including holding office hours, grading assignments, and organizing lectures and assignments.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction and/or Provost.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chair of Construction Sciences and Building Trades.

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 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.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout the electrical shop for 3 hours (an entire class period.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Licensure:

  • Associate’s Degree or Registered Apprenticeship in Electrical.
  • Active Electrical License.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior community college teaching experience.
  • Prior HS or Dual enrollment teaching experience.

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 apply, send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript/certificate/diploma, and contact information for three professional references  to: [email protected] (Include Electrical Construction Instructor Plaquemines 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 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Policy 6.036.

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

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog 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 .