Instructor, Building Construction

About the role

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: 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.
• Instructional Management: 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.
• Student Retention and Placement: 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.
• Program Recruitment & Promotion: Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Teamwork & Service: Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibit pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.
• Other Duties as Assigned

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: 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 Building Construction Trades
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:
  • Hand tools, power tools and stationary tools used in construction
  • Proficiency 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
  • Working knowledge of 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

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology’s teaching discipline. Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements as approved by the Vice Chancellor who oversees academic programs, or his/her designee.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications or Licenses

• Preferred experience with Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word software
• Preferred OSHA Trainer Certification
• Preferred NCCER Core, Carpentry, Site Survey, or Project Management certifications
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline

Benefits

• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Competitive wages
• State of Texas employee discounts