Energy Production Technologies Instructor

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $50,961 - $68,518 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You'll Do: 

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in accordance with approved course and program standards.
• Teach oil and gas production, productivity, regulatory compliance, and related energy topics.
• Provide safe, hands-on instruction in the proper use, maintenance, storage, and housekeeping of equipment and materials.
• Develop course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Use effective teaching strategies, technology, and assessment methods to support diverse learning styles and measure student progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, progress records, and required academic documentation.
• Be accessible to students during scheduled office hours and respond to inquiries within established college guidelines.
• Advise, mentor, tutor, and refer students to appropriate academic, career, and support services.
• Support student recruitment, registration, retention, job placement, and advancement to additional education or training.
• Build and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to strengthen employment opportunities and workforce training.
• Participate in Program Advisory Committee meetings, college events, professional development, committees, and departmental activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, equipment, and industry alignment.
• Comply with policies, accreditation standards, applicable laws, safety requirements, and professional expectations.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, professional, and supportive learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline from a regionally accredited college or university; or
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least five years of experience in energy or oil and gas production operations.
• Knowledge of oil and gas production operations and regulatory compliance.
• Effective instructional and classroom-management skills.
• Commitment to student success and a student-centered learning environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with computers and instructional technology.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, college departments, and industry partners.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• College or high-school-level teaching experience in energy production, oil and gas, or a related discipline.
• Experience with hands-on technical instruction, workforce training, or industry credentialing.

Why This Role Matters: 

This role helps prepare the next generation of energy professionals by connecting classroom learning with real-world oil and gas operations. By sharing industry expertise and mentoring students, you will help build a skilled workforce equipped with the technical knowledge, safety awareness, and regulatory understanding needed to succeed in the energy sector.

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