Instructor, Electrical Power and Controls

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

Additional details available via:

• TSTC Benefits
• TSTC Retirement Plans
• Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment
• Facilitate activities and discussions that engage diverse learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship
• Interpret and administer assessments, offering constructive feedback to support student growth
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich educational experiences
• Act as an ambassador for TSTC programs, demonstrating core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity

Instructional Delivery

• Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction
• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans, organizing daily classes using creative and innovative techniques

Instructional Management

• Fulfill assigned teaching schedule
• Maintain accurate student records
• Maintain a safe instructional environment, including equipment security where applicable
• Ensure opportunities for student evaluation

Student Retention and Placement

• Provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive student advisement
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to share information on tutoring and retention programs

Program Recruitment and Promotion

• Participate in recruitment events and tours
• Assist in departmental recruitment planning

Teamwork and Service

• Demonstrate willingness to be of service with pleasant and courteous behavior toward all stakeholders
• Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments as needed
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Commit to the mission, vision, and values of TSTC

Other Duties

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Core Competencies

Teaching and 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 and Coaching

• Understand and empathize with student experiences
• Provide personalized guidance and support
• Articulate ideas clearly and foster open communication

Assessment and 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

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

• Verifiable work experience in Electrical Power & Controls or a 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, and approach distances for proper NFPA 70E PPE selection
  • 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 values such as volts, ohms, amperes, power, inductance, and capacitance
  • Selection, installation, and maintenance of electric motor control systems and components
  • Ladder logic related to PLC selection, installation, operation, and maintenance
  • Identification of electrical motor characteristics for both DC and AC motors
  • Application of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations
  • Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses
  • Various types of transformers and calculation of primary and secondary values
  • Basic transformer connections for single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
  • Electrical formulas for phase angle, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor
  • Selection, installation, and maintenance 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

Qualifications

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.