SUMMARY
APPLICATION STATUS
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Position Summary
This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. The Adjunct, Process Technology Instructor will primarily provide classroom and hands-on instruction in all areas of Process Technology, including process operations, industrial equipment, instrumentation, safety practices, troubleshooting, and industry-standard procedures. The instructor will prepare students for employment in the petrochemical, refining, chemical, and related process industries by connecting technical concepts with practical, real-world applications and current industry practices.
This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in Process Technology using current industry practices and equipment.
- Develop and deliver course content in accordance with approved curriculum, course outcomes, and departmental standards.
- Demonstrate proper operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance concepts related to process equipment and systems.
- Emphasize workplace safety, environmental awareness, regulatory compliance, and safe operating procedures throughout instruction.
- Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, laboratory activities, demonstrations, and other appropriate assessment methods.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and required course documentation and submit records according to college deadlines and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of process industry practices and technologies while promoting professionalism, teamwork, communication, and workforce readiness among students.
- Provide recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction and division operations.
- Adhere to Alvin College’s policies and procedures.
- Attend institutional meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering or
- Associate’s degree in Process Technology or Equivalent degree
- Five (5) years of non-teaching chemical plant work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior teaching experience at the college or industry level
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills. Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet. Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.
Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law. Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Organization
Located just southwest of the Houston, TX Metroplex, Alvin College is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong educational heritage and a continued commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. In addition to its well-established two-year programs, Alvin College now offers bachelor’s degree opportunities, expanding pathways for students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Alvin College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves. As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin College's focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.
Alvin College has been listed in the top 150 community colleges in America as ranked by the Aspen Institute 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Colleges nominated every other year).
Alvin College is accountable for its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources, is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.