Instructor, Mechantronics

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. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

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

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.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience with automation equipment.
• Strong Electrical/ programming Skills
• Working knowledge of Electrical Control Systems
• Electrical Control Schematics
• Maintenance of Industrial equipment

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Electrical motor control systems
• basic fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems
• PLC operation and programming
• Communication protocols/Network systems
• Smart automation systems
  
  Programming of automated control equipment
• Troubleshooting of automated equipment
• Calibration of instruments used in automated systems
• Interfacing schemes of automation equipment
• Previous instructional experience a plus

Education and Experience

Required

• 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.*

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related teaching discipline

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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