Instructor, Building Construction

Join TSTC as an Instructor and help improve lives by sharing your experience and skills with students. Connect with our Talent Acquisition team at talentsourcing@tstc.edu to launch a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits through the State of Texas
• Competitive wages
• State of Texas employee discounts
• Supportive environment promoting employee growth and success

For additional details, visit: TSTC Benefits, TSTC Retirement Plans, and Employee Discount Program.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery:
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning
  • Develop course syllabi and instructional plans using creative and innovative techniques
  • Organize daily classes tailored to diverse learning styles and needs
• Instructional Management:
  • Fulfill assigned schedule and maintain accurate student records
  • Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure equipment security
  • Provide opportunities for student evaluation
• Student Retention and Placement:
  • Advise students with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information
  • Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to promote retention programs
• Program Recruitment & Promotion:
  • Participate in recruitment events and tours
  • Assist in department/program planning for recruitment
• Teamwork & Service:
  • Demonstrate courteous behavior toward students, coworkers, and the public
  • Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments
  • Work effectively in a team environment and uphold TSTC’s mission, vision, and values
• Other Duties as Assigned

Core Competencies

• Teaching & Learning:
  • Deliver high-quality instruction and facilitate student learning
  • Organize classes using creative and innovative techniques
  • Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Mentorship & Coaching:
  • Understand and empathize with student experiences
  • Provide personalized guidance and support
  • Foster open communication
• Assessment & Feedback:
  • Create and utilize assessments to provide constructive feedback
  • Evaluate and improve teaching strategies
• Technology Integration:
  • Effectively use technology to enhance learning experiences

Requirements

• Verifiable work experience in Building Construction Trades
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of:
  • Hand tools, power tools, and stationary tools used in construction
  • 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
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Residential and commercial interior and exterior finish materials and applications
  • Estimating and scheduling of construction projects
  • Jobsite management and leadership skills
  • Construction contracts and project management operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word software
• OSHA Trainer Certification
• NCCER Core, Carpentry, Site Survey, or Project Management certifications

Education and Experience

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.