Instructor, Electrical Power and Controls

Be Transformational!

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As anInstructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

Launch your career with TSTC by connecting with our Talent Acquisition team by emailing us at[email protected].

What We Offer You:

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career

• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break

• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:

TSTC Benefits

TSTC Retirement Plans

Employee Discount Program

Job Description:

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.

Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.

Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Starting Salary: $90,136 - $117,177 .The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:

• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:

• Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:

• Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

TEAMWORK & SERVICE:

• Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:

TEACHING & LEARNING:

• Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.

MENTORSHIP & COACHING:

• Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:

• Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning. Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:

• Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience a in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry

Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods
• Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E required PPE
• Electrical wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints
• Utilization of electrical industry specific tools, meters, and testing equipment
• DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components
• Electrical formulas used to calculate electrical values such as volts, ohms, amperes, power, inductance, capacitance as applicable to DC and AC circuits
• Selection, installation and maintenance of electric motor control systems and components
• Ladder logic as related to the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Identification of electrical motor characteristics for both DC and AC electric motors
• Application of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations
• Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses
• Identification of various types of transformers and calculate primary and secondary values
• Basic transformer connections associated with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
• Electrical formulas used to calculate values for phase angle, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor
• Selection, installation and maintenance of various types of electric motor speed control and drives for DC and AC motors
• Installation requirements for proper cable terminations including shielding
• Electrical system component testing and maintenance procedures

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• TDLR Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Verifiable work experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 Software Suite
• Verifiable work experience with AutoCAD Software Suite
• Knowledge and ability to explain and apply fundamental switchgear protective relaying equipment with applications
• NCCER Electrical Certifications
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certifications

Education and Experience

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to

[email protected].