Welding, Instructor; Industry Expert

Position: Welding, Instructor (Industry Expert)
Location: Marshall

Overview

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.

What We Offer

• 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

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. 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

• Maintain accurate student records and instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

Student Retention and Placement

• 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.

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, 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

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.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications or Licenses

• Verifiable industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication Industry.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in all welding disciplines (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW on plate and pipe as well as knowledge in Plasma and Oxy-Acetylene cutting procedures).
• Successful completion of supervised Weld Test on site.
• Must be proficient at blueprint reading and pipe fitting theory and its application.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications or Licenses

• 2 Years or more teaching experience a plus.
• NDTE experience…