South Louisiana Community College Looking for Full Time Faculty: Fiber Optic Technician Instructor Full Time

College: SLCC

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Corporate College

Type of Appointment: Unclassified – Faculty 12 month

Salary: $44,405.00-$60,182.54

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Instruction (75%)

• Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for various aspects of the Telecommunications Industry, providing theory, simulation, and practical applications for classes in Fiber Optic training
• Uses established training materials to present formal class training exercises and lab work to students.
• Provides training in policy, procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely perform all aspects of Fiber Optic Technicians.
• Provides hands-on training in advanced applications, training, and testing preparations in equipment inspection, fiber splicing, and installation skills.
• Utilizing technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, communicate with others, and facilitate learning.
• Maintaining student discipline through effective classroom management.

Instructional Support (10%)

• Maintaining office hours for student consultations.
• Preparing and providing course syllabi and instructional materials to students.
• Evaluating and reviewing students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Keeping appropriate records of testing and grading, as per college standards.
• Fulfilling professional assignments in accordance with the South Louisiana Community College calendar and contractual obligations.

Outreach (10%)

• Partner with Business and Industry to promote the Fiber Optic Technician training program.
• Be active in outreach activities that promote the college and program

Professional Development (5%)

• Attend meetings as required or necessary
• Attaining, maintaining, and reviewing program certification requirements, as appropriate.

Required Education: 

High School Diploma

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of Fiber Optic Tech experience
• Must be able to properly demonstrate how to safely splice fiber, operate related equipment and perform major functions as required by industry
• Basic knowledge of Fiber Optic Tech equipment maintenance
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and on multiple campuses.
• Perform any other duties as needed

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

An active, unencumbered driver’s license.

Preferred Education: 

Associate Degree

Preferred Experience: 

Fiber Optic Association (FOA) or comparable certifications

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC 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. SLCC is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.