Teaching Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met.

The Teaching Lab Assistant's primary function is to assist professional faculty with teaching duties in the classroom, laboratory, computer laboratory, or facility as directed. In limited circumstances, a Teaching Lab Assistant may be authorized as the instructor of record for courses which they are qualified to teach. Teaching Lab Assistants assigned as instructor of record will serve under direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline.

Teaching Lab Assistants will attend and complete regular faculty development, and planned and periodic evaluations.

• The employee will demonstrate TSTC's Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.

• Supports student learning by tutoring and reinforcing instructional content previously delivered by faculty, including facilitating reviews and guided practice activities.

• Assists students during hands‑on laboratory and shop activities by providing direction, answering procedural questions, and ensuring proper and safe use of equipment and materials.

• Under direct faculty supervision, may serve as instructor of record to present prepared materials, supervise structured lab or shop activities, maintain an orderly learning environment, document student progress, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment.

• Prepares instructional spaces for laboratory and shop sessions by setting up experiments and equipment, securing materials after use, and disassembling activities in accordance with safety and operational standards.

• Supports instructional assessment by grading assignments, exercises, and tests using established objective criteria and maintaining accurate and confidential student records and files.

• Ensures instructional equipment is functional and reliable by testing new laboratory equipment for accuracy and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory and instructional aids.

• Assists professional staff in the development and preparation of training aids and instructional materials to support effective delivery of course content.

• Initiates requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs and prepares consumable materials necessary for classroom, laboratory, and shop exercises.

• Maintains accurate inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, ensures security of assets, and assists with major repairs or modifications of laboratory or shop equipment as assigned.

• Supervises assigned student workers and monitors instructional areas to identify and address safety conditions in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

• Operates motor vehicles to conduct TSTC business in support of instructional and operational needs, in accordance with institutional policies and safety requirements.

• Works closely with faculty, staff, and students to support instructional activities and learning outcomes. Communicates clearly and timely regarding classroom needs, equipment status, safety concerns, and student support requirements.

• Plans, prioritizes, and completes assigned instructional support tasks within established timelines. Manages multiple responsibilities concurrently while maintaining accuracy, safety, and accountability.

• Ensures instructional environments, equipment, and materials meet institutional standards, safety requirements, and applicable policies. Follows established procedures related to grading, recordkeeping, equipment use, and laboratory safety.

• Identifies opportunities to improve instructional support processes, laboratory setup, equipment usage, or workflows and collaborates with faculty and staff to implement improvements within the role's scope.

• Minimum Qualifications

• For general education courses or associate degree courses designed for transfer, a bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline is required. For associate degree courses not designed for transfer, a bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the teach