Trainer Adjunct -Welding Workforce Training and Continuing Education

About the role

Texas Southmost College seeks adjunct trainers to fulfill the institution's mission of providing quality education for all students. These professionals teach workforce-related and continuing education courses, collaborate with the Workforce Training and Continuing Education Director, and advise students.

Responsibilities

• Teach program specific Workforce Training and Continuing Education courses.
• Develop curriculum for specific selected classes as needed.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Training and Continuing Education Director to develop continuing education schedules.
• Teach courses at various times and locations, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course following established instructional guidelines.
• Advise students in career and program matters.
• Provide timely, quality access to students through electronic communication or other appropriate methods.
• Strive for continual improvement of student success by planning an optimal learning environment; providing high quality instruction and advising; participating in the development of learning outcomes and in the assessment of students as well as self and applied teaching techniques in order to increase effectiveness; and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Manage learning environments by ensuring that accurate syllabi are developed that incorporate departmental, college and instructor requirements; maintaining attendance records, submitting grades, and providing constructive feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester; and conducting classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Deliver effective instruction by assuming primary responsibility for curriculum development in conjunction with the College’s policies and procedures, ensuring both rigor and the quality of instruction; by considering individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities; by using the College’s digital learning solution to meet the objectives of courses; and by communicating clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of the College’s digital learning solution and other available technologies.
• Enhance the student’s learning experience by integrating concrete, real-life situations into learning experiences to encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary skills and teamwork; by employing methods that develop student understanding of discipline-specific thinking, practices and procedures, as well as interdisciplinary applications, to create academic literacy; and by working with students and employers in occupational settings as required by or appropriate to the academic discipline.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the College in the construction and continuous improvement of measurable learning outcomes to include the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) core curriculum objectives and additional Texas Southmost College’s objectives.
• Assess student learning by designing assessments that measure or demonstrate student growth; by sequencing learning opportunities throughout advising, courses and programs to build student understanding and knowledge; and by aligning assessment with learning opportunities.
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning by developing and revising curriculum as needed and using defined student learning outcomes to plan, develop, document and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching activities.
• Support TSC’s institutional effectiveness program by understanding the preparation and evaluations of Student Outcomes Assessment Plans (SOAPs); completing all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits; sharing best practices with colleagues in formal and informal settings; and striving toward improved educational effectiveness.
• Support learning through student engagement by creating a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and Trainer interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintain a learning-centered environment by being available to students during the designated work period.
• Support student learning by making students aware of and referring them to the appropriate student and academic support services available at the College.
• Pursue professional development by taking graduate courses or internal classes offered by the College or professional development organizations, as appropriate and by maintaining required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.
• Participate collegially in discipline-specific activities developed for adjunct Trainer, as appropriate.
• Attend the workplace regularly, report to work punctually and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite (which may be on campus or at an off-site location).
• Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, Trainer, staff, students, and customers.
• Support the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the College.
• Work hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and supporting institutional events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess a valid Texas teaching certificate. Experience in workforce training and continuing education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Experience in workforce training and continuing education.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using digital learning solutions.

Benefits

Adjunct trainers enjoy competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

• Estimates provided are based on the average salary for similar positions.

Schedule

Adjunct trainers work part-time and may be required to work evenings, holidays, or weekends depending on the needs of the department.