SOWELA Technical Community College, one of Louisiana’s newest comprehensive technical community colleges, is committed to developing, maintaining and strengthening interactive ties with the community.  SOWELA takes pride in its continuing efforts to build a multicultural professional community that will serve our diverse student population.  SOWELA stands poised to position itself among the leading technical community colleges in the country.  Under the direction of our new Chancellor, a dedicated Board of Supervisors and a multitalented faculty and staff, we aim to achieve new heights.   

Located in beautiful Lake Charles, LA, SOWELA is positioned to improve its visibility and to increase its stature among the nation’s fastest growing technical community colleges.  SOWELA is embarking upon a multimillion dollar expansion and renovation project.  The college is currently in the early planning stages of a comprehensive strategic planning and process that will provide the resources for future direction of how the institution will meet the workforce needs of Southwest Louisiana.

STCC is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

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SOWELA Technical Community College
has immediate openings for the following positions:

This is a senior level position that reports directly to the Chancellor and provides leadership and oversight to the research, planning, and assessment activities of the College.  This individual directs a comprehensive college-wide institutional effectiveness program including strategic planning, institutional research, and assessment of outcomes. 

Required skills:  A master’s degree plus a minimum of five years of experience as an administrator in a technical college or technical community college.  Must have the ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others (requires strong oral and written communication skills).

Accepting applications until position is filled.

Send application, cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) to: Director of Human Resources, Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA  70616-6950 Or fax (337) 491-2135.

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Vice Chancellor for Academic
and Student Affairs

SOWELA Technical Community College announces the creation of the new position of Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and invites applicants for this exciting opportunity.  Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs (VCASA) will serve as the College’s chief academic and student affairs officer.  The VCASA will provide direct oversight to the Dean of Instruction and the Dean of Student Affairs.  The VCASA will also provide leadership and vision for strategic planning within the academic and student affairs units. 

The successful candidate will be a proven academic leader with a record of significant accomplishment in college-level teaching, academic administration, and scholarship and professional activity.  In addition, the qualified candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders articulating SOWELA’s mission and unique position in the higher education community. 

Qualifications:  The new VCASA must possess an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree; have a minimum of five years of successful full-time collegiate teaching experience; possess a minimum of seven years of demonstrated accomplishments as an academic leader preferably in a community college setting; possess experience with strategic planning, curriculum development, outcomes assessment and accreditation processes.  The VCASA must also possess superior analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as promote a consultative leadership style and foster collaborative relationships with others.

To request application and copy of the position description email barbara.bordelon@sowela.edu

Applicants should send a letter of interest (not to exceed four single-spaced pages), a curriculum vitae, an application, , and a copy of transcript(s) to:  Director of Human Resources, Office of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax (337)491-2135.

All applications materials will be received until position is filled.

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Technical Services Librarian

SOWELA Technical Community College seeks a technology savvy, service-oriented Technical Services Librarian for a full-time, 12 month, administrative faculty position.

Duties: Administer integrated library management system, provide technical training and support for library staff, perform original and copy cataloging, prepare statistical reports, maintain library webpage, and liaison with Department of Information Research and Technology.

Requirement: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree in library and information science; a minimum of two years of cataloging experience in an academic library environment and experience using integrated library management software preferably SIRSI/Dynix Unicorn. Knowledge of cataloging standards, MARC format, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings and LC classification.

See complete job description online at www.sowela.edu. Send application letter, resume, and three professional references to: Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave., Lake Charles, LA 70616.

Enrollment Specialists

These individuals will recruit and counsel prospective students. This is a full time administrative/ professional position, reporting to the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position markets Sowela Technical Community College to prospective students thru one on one admissions counseling, recruitment events, email, and phone calls. This position requires an individual with a thorough knowledge of academic programs, policy, and procedures and close collaboration with both on and off campus constituents.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution with at least two years of work experience in higher education. Experience in Student Services preferred. Additional requirements: This position requires superior communication skills, customer service skills, a strong public persona, the ability to handle a fast-paced, high volume environment, and a great deal of flexibility. The Enrollment Specialist must be a team player and possess a high energy level and positive attitude. Excellent computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office are a must. Some travel may be required

To request application and copy of position description email barbara.bordelon@ sowela.edu Accepting applications
through May 26, 2008 or until positions are filled. Send application, cover letter, and resume to:

Director of Human Resources, Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA  70616-6950 Or Fax (337)491-2135

Assistant Director of Admissions

SOWELA invites applications from enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to apply for Assistant Director of Admissions.  This is a full-time, permanent, administrative/professional position, reporting to the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position will manage the daily operations for the admissions office.  This includes developing admissions and recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment goals, placement testing, orientation, counseling, advising and recruiting. 

A thorough knowledge of SOWELA academic programs, policies, procedures and effective communication and customer service skills, the ability to handle a fast-paced, high volume environment, must be a team player, have strong leadership skills, possess a high energy level and positive attitude is a must.   

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited higher education institution with at least three years of work experience in higher education. Student services experience preferred. Should have knowledge of college administration, admissions, and registration practices and procedures; knowledge of the various student financial aid programs and regulations governing them.

To request application and copy of the position description email barbara.bordelon@sowela.edu

Accepting applications before July 1 or until position is filled.
Send application, cover letter, resume, and copies of transcript(s), certifications and licenses to:  Director of Human Resources, Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax (337)491-2135.

Director of Nursing Skills Enhancement Lab

The Director of the Nursing Skills Enhancement Lab will manage all activities and functions of the lab.  This individual will develop and implement course and individual learning enhancement plans and be responsible for the remediation and learning enhancement of all nursing students.  They must have a flexible schedule in order to rotate availability for student learning needs during day, evening, and weekend hours. 

Candidates must possess an active state Registered Nurse License; current Red Cross Certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or the equivalent; a Master’s Degree in Nursing with two to five years experience in Nursing Education, curriculum development and recent physical assessment skills; good communication skills; excellent computer skills; the Ability to work independently; the ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with the students and peers; and the ability to interact effectively and build relationships within the community.

To request application and copy of the position description email barbara.bordelon@sowela.edu

Accepting applications before July 1 or until position is filled.
Send application, cover letter, resume, and copies of transcript(s), certifications and licenses to:  Director of Human Resources, Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax (337)491-2135.

Department Chairperson

Department Chair position available for the following newly-created instructional units:

* Liberal Studies and Education

Department Chairs provide leadership and oversight to the following areas:
* Course Scheduling and Staffing
* Curriculum Development
* Student Recruitment
* Faculty Recruitment
* Faculty Evaluations
* Professional Development
* Budget Management

Department Chairpersons are employed on a twelve-month basis and will report to the Dean of Instruction. They are generally responsible for instructional leadership and faculty supervision within their respective units. Candidates must possess at minimum the credentials to meet SACS/COC guidelines. Applicants must have at least three years experience supervising academic programming at the college level and must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in a technical and/or community college environment a plus.

To request an official application email resumes@sowela.edu.

Accepting applications until July 15 or until position is filled.

Send application, cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) to
Director of Human Resources, Office of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax (337) 491-2135.

Full Time Instructor Positions

Accounting - Nine-month full-time position with possibility of summer employment to teach accounting principles, payroll, and computerized accounting using QuickBooks and Peachtree. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Master's degree in accounting or related field preferred. Flexible schedule and teaching experience a plus. Also seeking applicants for part-time employment

Aviation Maintenance - Twelve-month full-time position. Applicant must have FAA A&P certificate with a minimum of five years of documented work experience as A&P. Associate degree in a related field a plus. Post-secondary teaching experience, IA and Pilot certificates preferred.

Drafting and Design Technology - Nine-month position available with possibility of summer employment.  Minimal requirements:  Associate Degree in Drafting and five years of experience (10 years preferred).  Must have experience with AutoCAD and manual drafting tools.  Working knowledge of Word and Excel a plus.

English - Nine-month position with possibility of summer employment.   Applicant must have doctor’s or master’s degree in English or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English.   Applicants with education degrees may be considered depending upon courses completed, certifications, and teaching experience.   The ability to assist students with college-readiness skills and post-secondary teaching experiences are desirable.

Industrial Instrumentation – Nine-month position with possibility of summer employment.  Minimum requirements include an associate degree in Industrial Instrumentation (Bachelor’s degree a plus), three years full-time work experience in Industrial Instrumentation, and demonstrated successful teaching experience.

Mathematics - Nine-month position with possibility of summer employment.   Applicant must have doctor’s or master’s degree in mathematics or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics.  Successful experiences in post-secondary teaching and distance leaning are desirable.  Part-time positions also available.

Physics - Nine-month position with possibility of summer employment.   Applicant must have doctor’s or master’s degree in Physics or master’s degree with minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physics.  Successful experiences in post-secondary teaching and distance learning are desirable.

Practical Nursing - Twelve-month RN positions.  Applicants must be RN with current Med/Surgical nursing experience. BSN or diploma RNs must have a minimum of 3 years Med/ Surgical nursing education. ADN RNs must have a minimum of 5 years Med/Surgical nursing with 1 year immediately prior to hire. Master’s degree preferred.

Reading - Nine-month position with possibility of summer employment.   Applicant must have master’s degree in Reading or Literacy or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Reading/Literacy.   Applicants with education degrees may be considered depending upon courses completed, certifications, and teaching experience.   The ability to assist students with college-readiness skills and post-secondary teaching experiences are desirable.

Part-time Instructor Positions

Electronics – Part-time positions to teach DA/AC theory, semiconductor theory, digital and transistor theory.  Minimal requirements include a two-year degree in electronics or associate field and two years of successful work experience.

Accepting applications until positions are filled. Send application, cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) to: Director of Human Resources, Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax (337) 491-2135