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.

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.
• 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.
• Create and utilize assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.
• Continually evaluate and improve teaching strategies.
• Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning experiences.

Requirements

• 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.
• Understanding of DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Understanding of 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.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations.
• Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses.
• Knowledge of various types of transformers and calculation of primary and secondary values.
• Selection, installation and maintenance of electric motor speed control and drives for DC and AC motors.
• Installation requirements for proper cable terminations including shielding.
• Knowledge of electrical system component testing and maintenance procedures.

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• State of Texas employee discounts.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and students.

Additional Details

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.