Teaching Lab Assistant - Surgical Technology

Job Description

The Teaching Lab Assistant's primary function is to assist professional faculty with teaching duties in the classroom, laboratory, computer laboratory, or facility as directed. In limited circumstances, a Teaching Lab Assistant may be authorized as the instructor of record for courses which they are qualified to teach. Teaching Lab Assistants assigned as instructor of record will serve under direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
• Supports student learning by tutoring and reinforcing instructional content previously delivered by faculty, including facilitating reviews and guided practice activities.
• Affords laboratory and shop guidance by assisting students during hands-on laboratory and shop activities, providing direction, answering procedural questions, and ensuring proper and safe use of equipment and materials.
• Under direct faculty supervision, may serve as instructor of record to present prepared materials, supervise structured lab or shop activities, maintain an orderly learning environment, document student progress, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares instructional spaces for laboratory and shop sessions by setting up experiments and equipment, securing materials after use, and disassembling activities in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Supports instructional assessment by grading assignments, exercises, and tests using established objective criteria and maintaining accurate and confidential student records and files.
• Ensures instructional equipment is functional and reliable by testing new laboratory equipment for accuracy and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory and instructional aids.
• Aids professional staff in the development and preparation of training aids and instructional materials to support effective delivery of course content.
• Initiates requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs and prepares consumable materials necessary for classroom, laboratory, and shop exercises.
• Maintains accurate inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, ensures security of assets, and assists with major repairs or modifications of laboratory or shop equipment as assigned.
• Supervises assigned student workers and monitors instructional areas to identify and address safety conditions in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Operates motor vehicles to conduct TSTC business in support of instructional and operational needs, in accordance with institutional policies and safety requirements.
• Collaborates and communicates with faculty, staff, and students to support instructional activities and learning outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and timely regarding classroom needs, equipment status, safety concerns, and student support requirements.
• Plans, prioritizes, and completes assigned instructional support tasks within established timelines.
• Manages multiple responsibilities concurrently while maintaining accuracy, safety, and accountability.
• Identifies opportunities to improve instructional support processes, laboratory setup, equipment usage, or workflows and collaborates with faculty and staff to implement improvements within the role’s scope.

Education & Experience

• For general education courses or associate degree courses designed for transfer, a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline is required.
• For associate degree courses not designed for transfer, a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline is required.
• One to three years of related instructional, laboratory, or technical support experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory and shop procedures.
• Proficiency with information systems and computer applications, with advanced knowledge preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and student workers.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and effective instructional environment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to be insured under the TSTC Auto Liability Insurance Plan.

Extra Duties Statement

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations of the role. It is not intended to include every task or responsibility. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.