College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.

• Adhere to designated schedule of classes and office hours. Begin class on time and meet for the required contact hours. Submit, post, and keep regular required office hours.

• Be available to students via phone or email to assist with any assignment questions/needs, within 24 hours for workdays and 48 hours on weekends, according to division procedures.

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors, and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Develop, distribute, and post semester/session course syllabi to Course Management System as approved by supervisor prior to the start of the course. Syllabi must be in accordance with approved master syllabi and describe in detail the requirements of the course/module, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate. Instruct students on the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies, and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.

• Devote adequate time to class preparation for the instructional process, such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and content is presented in a professional manner. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content, while covering the approved curriculum. Collaborate with departmental colleagues regarding instruction, the selection of library resources (software, textbooks, etc.), and the development of master course syllabi. Use assessment tools that align with master and departmental syllabi.

• Monitor enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially enrolled.

• Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semesters/sessions. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to college policies. Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour work week, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

• Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data in the assessment of course learning objectives and program student learning outcomes OR general education competencies. Engage in classroom research and assessment of learning experiences of students both for immediate feedback for teachers and students for long-range improvement of courses, degree, diploma, and/or certificate programs, and general education effectiveness.

• Maximize the use of advanced technology in the classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.

• Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances and instructional effectiveness. Administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.

• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in an acceptable grade book format and file grade books with department head or appropriate supervisor at the end of each semester/session (retain evaluation instruments no fewer than 3 years); adhere to all timelines established with submission of reporting shows and no shows, grade rosters, reporting non-attendance, counseling referrals, responding to record inquiries and other communications regarding students.

• Verify eligibility for courses and communicate with Enrollment Services as needed.

• Be available to students via phone or email to assist with any assignment questions/needs in a timely manner according to division procedures.

• Serve as a resource for students regarding job opportunities in the discipline or program, certification or licensure, and articulated programs and course work at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Maintain job placement records as applicable. Serve as a resource for students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the college offers.

• Maintain contact with business and industry representatives, as well as log calls from or contact with business and industry representatives who may be interested in hiring students or developing supplemental training opportunities for persons previously or currently employed.

• Tutor students either in their subject specific laboratory setting (shop, nursing lab, music/art lab, etc.), in the tutoring center (all subjects not location specific) or virtually when applicable. Work with the Tutoring Center Coordinator to schedule office hours according to student needs and faculty schedule per Faculty Handbook/Full-Time Faculty Workload policy.

• Advise and mentor students. Participate in recruitment, registration, and retention activities for students in the department's programs, including referring students at risk of failure to advising or counseling. Faculty advisors are required to monitor students' progress in courses and provide timely feedback to aid academic success and to inform degree program coordinators regarding course offerings.

• Participate in Program Advisory Committee meetings.

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, advising during registration and any specially held registrations, tutoring, seminars, college convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees when/if selected.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTCS conference, etc.), particularly with teaching and student learning (convocation, instructional strategies, advising, policies, databases, information systems, and software, etc.).

• Volunteer to requests for coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve the college, speaking engagements, advising a student organization, developing new organizations, assisting/supporting student activities, assisting at local conferences, or fund-raisers.

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements defined by LCTCS Board policies and procedures, and requirements defined by accrediting agencies.

• Adhere to College and LCTCS policies. Enforce policies (prohibit the use of food in the classroom, smoking, drugs, firearms, misuse of college property, etc.). Provide classroom instruction in accordance with policies (Americans with Disabilities Act, harassment, etc.) and/or other legal requirements.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTCS trainings, etc.)

• Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Specific Duties: Must be knowledgeable in and able to teach maritime and safety courses. May teach both credit and non-credit USCG approved and non-approved courses. Must ensure that all equipment and technology are in operational condition. May require working weekends and early morning or evening hours.

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience: 1-Year documented experience as Master on a vessel of at least 200 GRT

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be fully capable of swimming for assessments
• Must be able to don firefighting gear to include SCBA for assessments
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be a team player/leader and place a high priority on student learning

Physical Requirements:
• Stand – Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Walk – Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
• Reach – Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
• Grip/Hold/Pull – Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs
• Lift – Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Hearing – Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
• Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
• Smell – Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
• General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
• Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
• Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment
• Must be fully capable of (completing and demonstrating) Personal Survival Techniques PST Assessments
• Must be able to don firefighting gear to include SCBA for assessments and be able to complete and assist with all Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting assessments

Required Licenses or Certifications: USCG 200 Ton Merchant Mariner Credential/License and ability to obtain USCG approval to teach coursework assigned to the position (Licenses must be attached); Maritime experience gained through military service may substitute for licensure requirements.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a maritime discipline

Preferred Experience: 

• 1600 Ton Oceans Merchant Mariner Credential
• Teaching experience in either operational or management level of US Coast Guard approved courses
• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential
• Documented experience as an Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on Cargo Carrying Vessels of at least 1600 GRT
• Experience Performing Duties as Vessel Security Officer
• Tankerman PIC DL

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.