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Job Description
Instructor, Process Technology Delgado Community College - 4.0 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Qualifications Working with post-secondary students Laboratory safety Equipment safety procedures Faculty collaboration Writing skills E-learning (training delivery method) Online learning environment experience Chemical separation processes Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds E-learning platforms Laboratory sessions (educational delivery method) Industrial pumps Online instruction Industrial equipment Manufacturing Community relationship building Canvas LMS software Student engagement classroom management Remote training Environmental safety protocols Refining plant experience Full Job Description Job no: 495559 Work type:
Faculty Full-Time Location:
New Orleans, LA Categories:
Academic Affairs, Science and Mathematics College:
DCC Department:
Academic Affairs Sub department:
Science and Mathematics Type of Appointment:
Unclassified - Faculty 9 month
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction & Teaching:
Teach a full load (typically 15 credit hours per semester or equivalent contact hours) in Process Technology and related disciplines Deliver lecture and hands-on instruction in areas such as: Process operations Safety, health, and environmental practices Instrumentation and control systems Process equipment (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, distillation) Utilize lab equipment, simulators, and industry-standard technologies Develop and maintain course syllabi aligned with master course templates and learning outcomes Incorporate active learning, competency-based instruction, and industry scenarios Ensure compliance with SACSCOC, LCTCS, and institutional academic standards
Curriculum & Program Development:
Participate in curriculum design, revision, and alignment with industry needs Support development of stackable credentials (CTC, CTS, TD, AAS) Integrate industry-based credentials (IBCs) where applicable
Student Support & Engagement:
Provide academic advising and mentoring to students Maintain regular office hours Support student retention and completion initiatives Participate in recruitment, outreach, and dual enrollment activities Assessment & Accreditation Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement processes Maintain documentation for accreditation and program review Track and report student learning outcomes and workforce placement data Industry & Community Engagement Maintain strong relationships with local industry partners (refineries, chemical plants, energy sector) Participate in advisory committee meetings Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and job placement opportunities Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and safety standards Institutional Service Serve on college committees Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and institutional initiatives Support compliance with safety and institutional policies
Required Education :
Education:
Associate degree in Process Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or closely related field AND Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field AND Minimum of 3 years of industry experience
Required Experience :
Industry Experience:
Direct experience in petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or process operations environment. Experience with process systems, safety procedures, and industrial equipment
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Industrial process systems, including petrochemical and refining operations OSHA safety standards and industrial safety practices Process instrumentation and control systems (PLC/DCS exposure preferred) Equipment operation: pumps, compressors, distillation columns, heat exchangers Skills Effective classroom and laboratory instruction Ability to translate complex industrial processes into teachable concepts Strong communication (written and verbal) Use of instructional technologies (LMS such as Canvas, PTEC simulation software) Classroom and lab management Abilities Work effectively with diverse student populations Maintain safe laboratory environments Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners Adapt instruction for multiple delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) Maintain currency in a rapidly evolving industrial field
Preferred Education :
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or closely related field a related field AND Minimum of 3 years of industry experience
Preferred Experience :
Prior teaching or training experience (community college or industry training) Industry certifications (e.g., NCCER, OSHA, operator certifications) Experience with simulators (e.g., process simulation software) Experience with PLCs, DCS systems, or instrumentation Familiarity with Louisiana workforce and LCTC systems
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Industrial process systems, including petrochemical and refining operations OSHA safety standards and industrial safety practices Process instrumentation and control systems (PLC/DCS exposure preferred) Equipment operation: pumps, compressors, distillation columns, heat exchangers Skills Effective classroom and laboratory instruction Ability to translate complex industrial processes into teachable concepts Strong communication (written and verbal) Use of instructional technologies (LMS such as Canvas, PTEC simulation software) Classroom and lab management Abilities Work effectively with diverse student populations Maintain safe laboratory environments Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners Adapt instruction for multiple delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) Maintain currency in a rapidly evolving industrial field
Benefits:
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC 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. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised:
22 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 05 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
