Electrical Power and Controls - 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 Competencies
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
- Create and utilize assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.
- Continually evaluate and improve teaching strategies.
- Technology Integration
- Effectively use technology to enhance learning experiences.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications
- Verifiable work experience in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry.
- Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety procedures, including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods.
- Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E required PPE.
- Utilization of electrical industry specific tools, meters, and testing equipment.
- DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components.
- Electrical formulas used to calculate electrical values such as volts, ohms, amperes, power, inductance, capacitance as applicable to DC and AC circuits.
- Selection, installation and maintenance of electric motor control systems and components.
- Ladder logic as related to the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Identification of electrical motor characteristics for both DC and AC electric motors.
- Application of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations.
- Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses.
- Identification of various types of transformers and calculate primary and secondary values.
- Selection, installation and maintenance of various types of electric motor speed control and drives for DC and AC motors.
- Installation requirements for proper cable terminations including shielding.
- Electrical system component testing and maintenance procedures.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications
- TDLR Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
- Verifiable work experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 Software Suite.
- Verifiable work experience with AutoCAD Software Suite.
- Knowledge and ability to explain and apply fundamental switchgear protective relaying equipment with applications.
- NCCER Electrical Certifications.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certifications.
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.