Electrical Power & Controls, Instructor

Texas State Technical College • Abilene, TX

121d • $90,000

About The Position

As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students. 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. In addition to full state benefits, the minimum starting range for this position is $90k+ with opportunity for advancement. Also, this position may be eligible for a semester retention bonus of 2k per semester, paid at the end of each semester (total of 6k per year). Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

Requirements

• Verifiable work experience in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform 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.
• Participate in related tours and recruitment events.
• Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibit pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts.
• Maintain 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• Stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Competitive wages.
• State of Texas employee discounts.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Semester retention bonus of 2k per semester, paid at the end of each semester (total of 6k per year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree