Join a mission-driven college team that puts students first and strengthens Southwest Louisiana.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of our students and in our community. At SOWELA Technical Community College, your work supports real pathways to credentials, careers, and brighter futures.
SOWELA is the #1 community college in Louisiana nine years running, according to Niche and WalletHub. The College has also earned the national Great College to Work For designation in the areas of Shared Governance and Faculty Experience.
SOWELA offers comprehensive salary packages, including generous paid time off, health insurance, supplemental insurance, and retirement benefits. Tuition and fee exemption is also available for full-time employees, and full-time faculty can take advantage of rank and promotion.
Take the first step in a rewarding career at SOWELA.
SOWELA Technical Community College is an AA/EEO Employer as well as a SAME (State As A Model Employer) agency.
Contribute to a college culture built around access, opportunity, and meaningful student success.
Serve Southwest Louisiana by helping students prepare for in-demand careers and lifelong growth.
Build your career in higher education with opportunities to learn, lead, and make a lasting difference.
State-administered medical and life insurance, retirement plans, leave, holidays, and employee assistance programs support you and your family.
Optional 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax premium conversion help you plan for the future.
Work alongside faculty and staff who value shared governance, teamwork, and a supportive campus environment.
SOWELA employees receive state-administered benefits including insurance, retirement, leave, and employee support programs. The highlights below summarize key programs; see Human Resources for the Benefits Summary (PDF), FAQ, and eligibility details.
The Office of Group Benefits (OGB) administers group medical and life insurance for state employees. Plan options and premium rates are available through HR or at groupbenefits.org (opens in new tab).
Employees enrolled in OGB health or life plans are automatically enrolled in the Flexible Benefits Premium Conversion Plan, which allows eligible premiums to be deducted on a pre-tax basis and includes dependent care and health care spending accounts.
Optional plans include dental (Guardian), vision (EyeMed), disability, term life, AD&D, hospital, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection. Enrollment is available through Aflac at aflac.benselect.com/Enroll (opens in new tab).
TRSL covers unclassified positions; LASERS covers classified positions. Participation is required by state law. Louisiana state employees do not contribute to Social Security; the current TRSL and LASERS employee contribution rate is 8% of gross salary.
Optional employee-funded 457 and 403(b) investment options are available through approved vendors. There is no state match on these contributions.
12-month faculty and staff receive annual and sick leave; 9-month faculty receive sick leave. Leave is earned on a pro-rata basis at approximately 8 hours per month, with increases at 3, 5, 10, and 15 years of service.
SOWELA observes 14 institutional holidays per year. The approved holiday calendar is posted on the Human Resources website.
HigherEd EAP benefits are provided at no cost to employees. Performance EAP counseling is also available to employees and dependents for a per-session fee through Family & Youth in Lake Charles.
Whether you are applying for a new role or already part of the SOWELA team, Human Resources is your resource for employment information, benefits, policies, and workplace support.
View open positions and apply online through the LCTC Careers portal. Current employees can find forms, benefits information, and required postings through HR.
SOWELA offers several part-time employment positions to students through the Federal Work-Study program. These positions are often on the SOWELA campus and are scheduled around your classes.
If you have a good work ethic, are cheerful, and eager to learn, please submit the application for student employment.
To qualify, you must:
