Building Construction - 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.

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

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology’s teaching discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline.
• Verifiable work experience in Building Construction Trades.
• Preferred: Preferred experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word softwares.
• Preferred: Preferred OSHA Trainer Certification.
• Preferred: Preferred NCCER Core, Carpentry, Site Survey, or Project Management certifications.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Core Competencies

• 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 in Building Construction Trades.
• Working knowledge 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.
• Estimating and scheduling of construction projects.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications or Licenses

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