Duties and Responsibilities
Application Pool Notice: Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.
Position Requirements: Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Fiber Optic Technician Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on, and classroom instruction in the Certified Fiber Optic Technician program. The instructor is responsible for preparing instructional materials, delivering classroom and laboratory instruction, evaluating student performance, maintaining a safe learning environment, and ensuring compliance with institutional and industry standards. The instructor will support student success by delivering high-quality workforce training aligned with Fiber Optic Association (FOA) standards and current telecommunications industry practices.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop course/program curriculum to address the particular area of instruction via face-to-face, virtual, and/or hybrid delivery methods.
- Provide instruction in the following content areas: Fiber Optic Fundamentals, Fiber Optic Installation, Fiber Splicing, Fiber Testing, Broadband Infrastructure, Safety Procedures, and Industry Standards.
- Prepare tailored course documentation such as lesson plans, course syllabi, assignments, and quizzes/exams.
- Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of instruction and student conduct.
- Adapt to different teaching styles to accommodate the student population and instructional delivery modes.
- Keep accurate attendance records and submit required continuing education class documents in a timely manner.
- Provide students with information about course goals, requirements, course content, evaluation methods, and required classroom/lab behavior.
- Measure each student's progress through written exams, practical demonstrations, and performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives. Inform students of course progression and provide supplemental instruction when necessary.
- Demonstrate proper use of fiber optic equipment, tools, testing devices, fusion splicers, and related telecommunications technology.
- Ensure students follow all industry safety procedures and maintain a safe learning environment during classroom and lab activities.
- Be responsible for the efficient and safe operation, care, and appearance of assigned equipment, classroom/lab, and all teaching materials.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and follow FERPA standards.
- Work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends depending on class demand.
- Participate in training activities as needed by the department.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, Dean, Associate Provost/South Campus Administrator, Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, or President.
