College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Broadband Programs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $60,000.00

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work Habits: 40%
➢ Climb wood and steel structures up to 95 feet in height.
➢ Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for electrical linework using established training materials to present formal class training exercises and lab work.
➢ Provides hands-on training in advanced applications in the training yard and lab.
➢ Provides training in policy and procedures in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations applying to electrical linework such as OSHA and NCCER, and required to stay current by researching new regulations annually.
➢ Maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment conducive to effective learning.
➢ Evaluate and review students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.

Institutional Support: 30%
➢ Prepare and provide course syllabi and instructional material to students.
➢ Assist with the retention of program students.
➢ Maintain competency and knowledge of current practices and trends in the Powerline industry.
➢ Utilize technology to access data, maintain records (testing, grading, etc.), generate reports, communicate with others and facilitate learning.
➢ Responsible for follow-up data of students within the assigned program(s) of instruction such as student attendance, IBC’s earned, and student completions.
➢ Maintain program equipment; requests adequate equipment, submits quotes for repairs and consumable supplies in a timely manner to support program instruction.
➢ Partner with business and industry, including participating in advisory committee meetings, to promote the Power Lineman program.
➢ Remains current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences, and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
➢ Mentor and/or assist in orienting new instructors.
➢ Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Behavioral Standards: 20%
➢ Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner with colleagues, students, potential students, and alumni.
➢ Maintain student discipline through effective classroom management.
➢ Expected to plan, organize, and teach in a manner that encourages collaborative teamwork and ethical values aligning with the school’s mission, vision, and institutional values.
➢ Adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
➢ Adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and SoLAcc policies.

Team Relations: 10%
➢ Be available to students via email, phone, and/or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course materials.
➢ Attends departmental meetings as necessary.
➢ Participates in departmental activities where appropriate.
➢ Fulfilling professional assignments in accordance with South Louisiana Community College calendar and contractual obligations.

Required Education: 

High School Diploma

Required Experience: 

➢ Completed a Journeyman Level Power Lineman Technician program, certificate program, or on-the-job training program.
➢ NCCER Core certification within the first 90 days
➢ OSHA certification within the first 90 days
➢ Five years of experience as a Power Lineman Technician

Preferred Education: 

Associate’s Degree

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana 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 and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.