Plumbing & Pipefitting Instructor

Texas State Technical College•Harlingen, TX

About The Position

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. The Plumbing & Pipefitting Instructor facilitates activities and discussions for students with varied learning styles, provides targeted guidance and mentorship, interprets and administers assessments, and offers constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. The role integrates technology to enrich educational experiences and represents the program and TSTC as an ambassador. The instructor prepares and delivers high-quality instruction, develops course syllabi and instructional plans, and organizes classes using creative and innovative techniques. The position also includes maintaining student records and a safe instructional environment, advising students, supporting retention and placement efforts, participating in recruitment activities, and serving students, coworkers, and the public. Evening, weekend, or summer assignments may be required as appropriate. The salary range is $68,400–$78,661. The final offer depends on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Candidates must have verifiable work experience as a licensed plumber and a current journeyman plumbing license through TSBPE. TSTC offers paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays including an extended holiday break, health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Verifiable work experience as a licensed plumber.
Current journeyman plumbing license through TSBPE.
Ability to explain and demonstrate health and safety principles related to plumbing systems.
Ability to explain and demonstrate plumbing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to explain and demonstrate use of commercial and residential blueprints.
Ability to explain and demonstrate residential and commercial plumbing applications.
Ability to explain and demonstrate state and local plumbing codes for potable water, wastewater, and gas systems.
Ability to explain and demonstrate hazards and safety precautions relating to water supply and distribution systems.
Ability to explain and demonstrate field dimensioning, measuring, sketching, and layout of process piping.
Ability to explain and demonstrate use, care, and setup of a transit level.
Ability to explain and demonstrate pipe sizing, DFUs, WFUs, and vent sizing.
Ability to explain and demonstrate drain and sewer cleaning.
Ability to explain and demonstrate cost and material estimation.
Ability to explain and demonstrate project planning and management.
Basic computer skills.
Verifiable and demonstrated experience.
Willingness to be available for evening, weekend, or summer assignments as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master plumbing license through TSBPE.
OSHA authorized construction trainer.
Railroad commission LPG license.
BPAT license.
OSSF installers license.
Medical gas endorsement.
Rinnai teaching certification.
Knowledge of heavy equipment operations and safety.
Boiler maintenance experience.
New technology material installer certification.
3–10 years of work or field experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning.
Develop course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes using a variety of creative and innovative techniques.
Tailor teaching methods to students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
Provide personalized guidance, mentorship, coaching, and support to students.
Create and use assessments, interpret and administer them, provide constructive feedback, and continually evaluate and improve teaching strategies.
Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning experiences.
Fulfill the assigned schedule and maintain accurate student records.
Maintain a safe instructional environment and secure equipment where applicable.
Ensure opportunities for student or participant evaluation.
Advise students by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
Collaborate with the Office of Student Success so students receive current information about tutoring and other retention programs.
Participate in program tours and recruitment events and assist with recruitment planning.
Demonstrate courteous service to students, parents, employers, media, coworkers, and the public.
Work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values.
Serve as an ambassador for the program and TSTC.
Perform other duties as assigned.