Instructor, Instrumentation

Texas State Technical College•Waco, TX

2d•$90,136 - $103,656•Onsite

About The Position

Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor 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. The Target Hiring Range for the position is $ 90,136.25- $103,656 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.

Requirements

Verifiable work experience with instrumentation working in one or more of the following industries:
Oil and gas
Petrochemicals/chemical manufacturing
Power generation
Water and wastewater treatment
Pharmaceuticals
Food and beverage
Manufacturing
Understanding of the following
Feedback,cascade, ratio, and feedforward control strategies
PID tuning and process analysis.
Industry-standard instrumentation software
Calibration of various manufacturing instrumentation
Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology’s teaching discipline.
Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements as approved by the Vice Chancellor who oversees academic programs, or his/her designee.

Nice To Haves

5+ years related work experience
Experience with industry-standard software and hardware platforms used in industrial process control and automation
Knowledge of learning management systems (blackboard, canvas etc)
Teaching or training department experience in an industrial environment
Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline

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.
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.
Participate in related tours and recruitment events.
Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
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.
Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.