Electrical Power and Controls - Instructor

About the Role

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 interpret and administer assessments, offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes, and integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences. Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative and innovative techniques.
• Instructional Management: Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, and ensure a safe instructional environment with emphasis on equipment security where applicable. Provide opportunities for student evaluation.
• Student Retention and Placement: Perform student advisement to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and retention programs.
• Program Recruitment & Promotion: Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department or program planning for recruitment.
• Teamwork & Service: Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibit courteous behavior toward students, parents, employers, coworkers, and the public. Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments as appropriate. Work effectively in a team environment and commit to the mission, vision, and values of the college.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Core Competencies

• Teaching & Learning: Deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning. Organize daily classes using a variety of creative and innovative techniques. Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Understand and empathize with student experiences. Provide personalized guidance and support. Articulate ideas clearly and foster 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.

Requirements

• Verifiable work experience in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:
  • Electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods.
  • Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, and approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E required PPE.
  • Electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
  • 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 calculation of primary and secondary values.
  • Basic transformer connections associated with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
  • Electrical formulas used to calculate values for phase angle, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor.
  • 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 Qualifications

• 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 is required.