Secondary Multi-Disciplinary Studies Teacher

Secondary Multi-Disciplinary Studies Teacher

The successful candidate will be an innovative and collaborative educator with the capacity to foster student success in a multitude of courses, both within the classroom and in mentoring relationships, with a demonstrated capacity to engage individuals across a spectrum of backgrounds, ages, levels of experience, and career aspirations. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrated support of student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours or more in agricultural engineering, industrial mechanics/maintenance, or related discipline.
• Experience in the areas of industrial maintenance, automation, industrial motor control, and fluid power systems.
• Minimum of 3-5 years university-level teaching experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience in public education.
• Professional experience in industry, with a strong grasp of agronomics.
• Proficient in creating and evaluating project-based assignments that blend multi-disciplinary theories with hands-on skill development.
• Well-versed in using communication technologies (e.g., video conferencing, digital platforms, etc.) to enhance both in-person and online learning experiences.
• A record of teaching excellence.
• Willingness to collaborate across traditional boundaries, within and across the campus and with partners in the public and private sectors.
• Willingness to implement a project-based learning approach in the classroom through intensive collaboration with other faculty members and industry partners.
• Values authentic learning experiences that intentionally interweave liberal arts, data analysis, and design principles within the context of problems and projects that build 21st-century professional skills.

Job Duties

• Teaching responsibilities may include dual credit instruction in the area of industrial maintenance.
• Teach courses in basic electrical and electronics, fluid power systems, industrial motor control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and robotics as part of the Industrial Maintenance program.
• Maintaining a safe and well-equipped learning environment.

• Ability and willingness to teach core and/or elective courses (based on applicant’s Texas teacher certification.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress, behavior, and other relevant information.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and positive behavior.
• Evaluate student understanding through various methods, including formative and summative assessments, and by providing timely feedback.
• Design and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, considering diverse learning styles, and incorporating technology.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Teacher Certification: Math, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Languages other than

English

Industrial Maintenance Instructor Job Description

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