Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Region 3, South Texas)

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Will utilize knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Will use a variety of media to present course material. May assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs. The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills. The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills and will report to the Training Coordinator/Manager. The Agency Instructor I must reside in Texas Region 3 (TEEX Regional Map.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
• One year of experience in training adults, may include on-the-job training.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Texas Class "B" Water license.
• Texas Class "B" Wastewater license, or Wastewater Collection II or III.
• TCEQ Sponsor Requirements 60 hours of classroom instructional experience OR Completion of approved Instructor training courses in: 1. Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional Techniques AND 2. Instructional Design and Evaluation OR Organizational and Use of Training Materials OR – the ability to attain within 6 months of employment
• Equivalency: Will consider an Associate’s Degree with five years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems OR a High School Diploma/GED with seven years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program.
• Utilize knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction.
• Perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area.
• Use a variety of media to present course material.
• Assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.
• Maintain their technical competence and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level