resumes@NorthshoreCollege.edu Welding 9-Month Instructor
Lacombe Campus Job Announcement Northshore Technical Community College is accepting
applications for a full-time, unclassified 9-month instructor position domiciled at the Lacombe Campus to begin the Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before May 4, 2026. All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on
all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. To apply
please submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript (for a transcript to be considered official, it must be
sent directly from the school to Human Resources. It may be sent by mail or e-script) to:
Attention:
Hiring Manager
Northshore
Technical Community College
65556 Centerpoint Boulevard
Lacombe, LA 70445
Telephone number: 985-545-1262
Responsible for providing
instructional services in the area of welding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional/Teaching Performance o Utilize
innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques
o Follow course syllabi and outlines
o Maintain time on task
o Receive
favorable student evaluations of instruction
o Meet deadlines related to this function Program Coordination/Instructional
Development
o Develop Curriculum Guides, course syllabi and outlines, and other instructional materials
o Prepare course
offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides
o Participate in curriculum meetings
o Meet all deadlines related to this
function Program/Instructional Management
o Maintain an active advisory committee with required composition of membership,
and hold a minimum of two meetings annually
o Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and
licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.
o Meet all deadlines related to this function School or Classroom Management
o Practice appropriate safety precautions
o Maintain student discipline
o Meet all deadlines related to this function
o
Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies Student Guidance/Advising Activities
o Provide
career counseling and academic advising
o Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies
o
Serve special populations
o Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs
o Maintain appropriate number of students in
class and in program
o Meet all deadlines related to this function College and/or Community Services
o Participate in
recruitment activities, i.e. career fairs, etc.
o Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements Provide service to the College that may include some of the following activities:
o Sponsor student organizations
o Serve on or
chair committees
o Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities
o Facilitate workshops
o Teaching consultant
activities
o Teach continuing education or customized industry courses
o Provide routine equipment maintenance
o Initiate and
write new program proposals
o Serve on College committees as required Provide service to the community that may include:
o Participate in health fairs
o Participate in charity or community activities
o Meet all deadlines related to this
function Professional Activities, Leadership, and Service - participate in professional development activities that may include:
o Complete coursework or degrees
o Membership in professional organizations
o Serve on a Board or in an Office of
professional association
o Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference
o Participate in a Leadership
Academy
o Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team
o Participate in industry visits
o Exemplify Leadership
role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.
o Meet all deadlines related to this function Perform other related
duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Three (3) years of experience at the Journeyman
classification.
Preferred Certifications:
NCCER Craft Instructor Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To
perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effectively in both
written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of
work-related information and materials. Must have skills in classroom technology - computer skills, projectors, etc. Must establish and
maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of and ability to follow College policies and procedures. Knowledge of trends,
developments, new technologies affecting the Computer Information Systems program. Knowledge of curriculum and program development.
Knowledge of public relations/marketing practices and methods. Skill in instructing students from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds. Skill
in using authentic assessment to evaluate students' needs and progress. Skill in integrating technology into curriculum and other
educational services. Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an
attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment. Ability to analyze problems, identifies
solutions, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes. Ability to teach
effectively utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, lab work, hands on instruction, and other instructional
methods and update instructional methods and materials and apply research studies in classroom, and lab settings. 2.
Equipment Used:
Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.) 3.
Software Used:
A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Student information systems as well as online
instruction modules.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the
employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The
employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 50lbs. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is
occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather. The exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is
possible in the laboratory environment. For classroom safety, instructor's hearing and vision must be at adequate level for safe supervision
of students and equipment.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing
people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness
or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The atmosphere will
be a welding shop, classroom, office, welding shop floor, temperature may vary. Some positions will be located within a prison. Exposure to
noise, dust, grease, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, solvents and electrical energy. Northshore Technical Community College is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this Educational Agency upholds the following policy: Northshore Technical Community College
campuses assure equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital
status or veteran's status in admission to, participation in, or employment in the program and activities of this system. Each campus
welcomes handicapped individuals and has made buildings accessible to them. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
