Welding Instructor (Industry Expert)

About the role

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) offers a supportive, growth-oriented environment that celebrates employee achievement. The college provides paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, and state employee discounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction using innovative and creative teaching methods.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi and lesson plans.
• Engage students in discussions and lab demonstrations that accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure a safe and secure instructional environment.
• Administer evaluations and ensure consistent assessment of student progress.
• Advise students and provide timely, accurate academic guidance.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to connect students with tutoring, support, and retention programs.
• Participate in student tours, open houses, and recruitment events.
• Avoid evening, weekend, or summer assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication industry.
• Proficiency in GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW on both plate and pipe.
• Knowledge of plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and apply pipefitting theory.
• Successful completion of a supervised weld test on site.
• Demonstrated expertise in welding instruction.

Skills

• Teaching & Learning: Deliver high-quality instruction using diverse and creative teaching techniques.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Provide personalized guidance, empathy, and support to help students succeed.
• Assessment & Feedback: Develop and use assessments to measure progress and enhance learning outcomes.
• Technology Integration: Incorporate digital tools and technologies to enrich student learning.

Benefits

TSTC retirement plans, employee discount program, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (including extended holiday breaks).

Pay

Competitive wages and state employee discounts.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate evening, weekend, or summer assignments as needed.

Core Competencies

• Teaching & Learning: Deliver high-quality instruction using diverse and creative teaching techniques.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Provide personalized guidance, empathy, and support to help students succeed.
• Assessment & Feedback: Develop and use assessments to measure progress and enhance learning outcomes.
• Technology Integration: Incorporate digital tools and technologies to enrich student learning.