Program Lead of Process Technology Program/Assistant Professor

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Program Lead of Process Technology Program/Assistant Professor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Process Technology/Assistant Professor is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, and ensuring program compliance with regional, state, and/or national standards. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; directing and participating in educational planning; program organization; staffing, training and supervision of both full-time and part-time faculty; evaluating program faculty and student performance; motivating and advising students; developing and maintaining the program budget and generating program reports as needed. The individual that serves as a Coordinator of Process Technology is a faculty member who serves as a liaison with the administration of Southern University at Shreveport, while also performing administrative functions. The Program Coordinator is expected to assist the University in achieving its vision and mission; focus on customer service, college service, and have a willingness to assist as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and execute the Process Technology Program.
• Teach freshman and sophomore level Process Technology courses.
• Responsible for follow-up data of students within the assigned program(s) of instruction such as student completions, graduate job placement and student retention rates ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and institutional standards.
• Maintains and submits accurate student grades, attendance and other student accounting records in accordance with institutional policies and established deadlines.
• Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
• Direct and evaluate the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
• Organizes instruction in classrooms and laboratories as evidenced by adequate and clearly stated course outlines, learning objectives, learning outcomes, lesson plans, competency assessments, and instructional materials such as textbooks, instruction sheets, and/or electronic resources available.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need. • 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 syllabus each semester.
• Faculty members may be required to teach evening, summer, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and/or weekend classes.
• Maintain the primary responsibility for scheduling classes within the program.
• Facilitate the development of and assume responsibility for program budget management.
• Coordinate the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of institutional effectiveness and prepare reports.
• Assist and encourage full-time and part-time faculty with their professional development.
• Review the academic catalog on an annual basis with regard to program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Identify and recruit qualified faculty for the program; review credentials for compliance with SACS; and confirm hiring decisions with the Department Chair and Dean of Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Supervise and evaluate both full-time and part-time faculty in the program.
• Coordinate departmental textbook orders.
• Actively engage in program and department advisory board meetings and projects. • Participates in local business and industry activities where appropriate.
• Serve on institutional committees, screening committees for faculty positions as assigned by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dean of Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or Department Chair.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Energy, Petrochemical, or related field. A Master's degree with at least eighteen graduate hours in engineering is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of PTECH industry experience required (which could include petroleum, energy, offshore/onshore drilling, or chemistry).
• Industry certification, experience with technology used in Distance Education or experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas are a plus.
• Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars. Thorough knowledge of skillsets and competencies relevant to the program(s) of instruction.
• Faculty are required to work as needed, which includes teaching on- and off-campus sites for both day, evening and weekend classes.
• Must have working knowledge and skill in presentation software.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must possess sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
• Must be self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS

• Teaching experience in public schools and at the college level in the online environment preferred and experience in the petroleum industry or a similar field.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas.

TYPE: Full-time

COMPENSATION: $57,215

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.