Automation and Robotics - Instructor

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.

Core Values

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibit pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts.
• Maintain 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.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications

• Verifiable work experience in the automation/manufacturing industry.
• Strong Electrical/programming Skills.
• Working Knowledge Of The Following Electrical Control Systems.
• Motor Control Systems.
• Maintenance of Industrial equipment.
• Robotics Systems.
• PLC Programming.
• Machine Interfacing.
• Industrial Safety.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications

• Fanuc Handling Tool Cert.
• Fanuc IR-Vision Cert.

Education And Experience

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.

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.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position. After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to faculty.credentialing@tstc.edu.