Instructor, Diesel Technology

Texas State Technical College

75d • $68,400 - $78,661

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.

Requirements

• Be able to read and understand wiring diagrams, perform resistance checks, and measure voltage drops.
• Be able to check and adjust all fluid levels as needed.
• Perform tire pressure monitoring system service and repairs.
• Repair and rebuild engines.
• Perform steering & suspension repairs, and system diagnosis.
• Be able to service, repair & maintain air and hydraulic brake systems to include ABS.
• Service, maintain, and repair HVAC 134a & 1234yf systems.
• 5 plus years in diesel industry related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturer's certifications.
• Experience in heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, and maintaining mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming, and similar activities.
• Supervisory/management experience is a plus.
• Teaching / team leading experience is a plus.
• 7 plus years truck and/or equipment maintenance experience.

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.

What This Job Offers

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