Building Construction - Instructor

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

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.

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 student learning. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Mentorship &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Understanding and empathizing with student experiences, providing personalized guidance and support.
• 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.

• Verifiable work experience in Building Construction Trades
• Hand tools, power tools and stationary tools used in construction
• Proficiency of blueprint reading, specifications and construction contracts
• Construction safety and PPE rules and regulations
• Residential and commercial construction practices
• Wood floor frame, wall frame, and roof frame construction
• Concrete principles, formwork, placement, and finish
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Residential and commercial interior and exterior finish materials and applications
• Estimating and scheduling of construction projects
• Jobsite management and leadership skills
• Construction contracts and project management operations

• Preferred experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word software
• Preferred OSHA Trainer Certification
• Preferred NCCER Core, Carpentry, Site Survey, or Project Management certifications

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.

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,…