The Adjunct Instructor for Essential Systems Technology is a part-time, non-benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on training to students enrolled in nine-week bootcamps designed to prepare them for roles as Essential Systems Technicians. This program, developed in partnership with Microsoft, aims to equip students with the technical expertise and practical experience required to succeed in high-demand roles within data centers and other critical infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for teaching and mentoring. They will lead instruction in key areas such as electrical systems, HVAC, and mechanical operations, while fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment. This role requires an innovative approach to curriculum delivery, emphasizing real-world applications and problem-solving skills that align with evolving industry demands.
Compensation:$33.39 per hour.
Priority ScreeningDate:Position is open until filled.
Start Date:As soon as practical after the hiring process.
Essential Functions:– this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., iseligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Essential Systems Technology.
Teaching and Learning:Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.
- Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.
- Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
- Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
- Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
Competency-Based Design:Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.
- Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
- Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.
- Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
- Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.
Professionalism:Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.
- Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
- Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
- Actively contributes to the college and ones’ Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, HVAC, and mechanical components.
- Familiarity with industry best practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in critical environment management.
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, HVAC, and mechanical components.
- Familiarity with industry best practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in critical environment management.
- Strong communication and instructional skills.
Abilities
- Comprehensive understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, HVAC, and mechanical components.
- Familiarity with industry best practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in critical environment management.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
- The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
- While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed
- There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
- While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
- There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
- An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
NOTE: Thisposition description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in critical systems operations, data centers, or related industries.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, or critical environment safety protocols.
- Experience in the use of safety regulations and standards relevant to critical environments, such as OSHA or NFPA standards.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and resolving technical issues in mechanical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman in HVAC, Electrical or related trade.
- Experience in adapting instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and varying skill levels.
- Experience with or willingness to learn instructional technologies, such as Learning Management Systems.
- Teaching or training experience in a technical field.
- Familiarity with modern instructional technologies and methodologies.
- Experience with project-based or experiential learning methods.
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
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