Instructor, Welding

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• More than just a job – 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.
• Stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much more.

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.

Weld tests are scheduled for all candidates who meet requirements for welding instruction. Successful completion and demonstrated competency is a requirement to instruct in the Welding Program.

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.

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, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

Student Retention and Placement: Perform student advisement so students receive 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 departmental/program planning for recruitment.

Teamwork & Service: Demonstrate willingness to be of service and exhibit pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, media), coworker groups, and general public contacts. Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments, as appropriate; work effectively in a team environment; and commit 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, Mentorship & Coaching, Assessment & Feedback, and Technology Integration.

• Verifiable industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication industry.
• Must be knowledgeable and proficient in all welding disciplines (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW on plate and pipe, as well as knowledge of plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting procedures).
• Successful completion of supervised weld test on site.
• Proficiency at blueprint reading and pipe fitting theory and its application.
• Preferred: 2 years or more teaching experience.
• Preferred: NDTE experience and strong metallurgical background.
• 3+ years industrial experience in welding and fabrication industry.
• Certifications:
  
  AWS D1.1 or D9.1, NCCER, OSHA 30.
• Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the…