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Job Description
TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.
Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.
Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:
Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:
Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.
PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:
Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
TEAMWORK & SERVICE:
Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:
TEACHING & LEARNING:
Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
MENTORSHIP & COACHING:
Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.
ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:
Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:
Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:
Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:
Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:
Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.
PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:
Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
TEAMWORK & SERVICE:
Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:
TEACHING & LEARNING:
Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
MENTORSHIP & COACHING:
Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.
ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:
Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:
Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.
An Evergreen Requisition is an ongoing
job posting that allows us to collect resumes and expressions of interest from
candidates who possess the skills and qualifications we value at Texas State
Technical College. Although there may not be an immediate opening, this
initiative allows us to proactively build a pool of qualified candidates for
future opportunities.
job posting that allows us to collect resumes and expressions of interest from
candidates who possess the skills and qualifications we value at Texas State
Technical College. Although there may not be an immediate opening, this
initiative allows us to proactively build a pool of qualified candidates for
future opportunities.
Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses
Verifiable work experience with instrumentation working in one or more of the following industries:
Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses
Preferred candidate would also have:
Education and Experience
Required
Preferred
Verifiable work experience with instrumentation working in one or more of the following industries:
- Oil and gas
- Petrochemicals/chemical manufacturing
- Power generation
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and beverage
- Manufacturing
- Feedback,cascade, ratio, and feedforward control strategies
- PID tuning and process analysis.
- Industry-standard instrumentation software
- Calibration of various manufacturing instrumentation
Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses
Preferred candidate would also have:
- 5 years related work experience
- Experience with industry-standard software and hardware platforms used in industrial process control and automation
- Knowledge of learning management systems (blackboard, canvas etc)
- Teaching or training department experience in an industrial environment
Education and Experience
Required
- Associate degree in a closely related field and demonstrated qualifications in the technology’s teaching discipline.
- Verifiable professional experience may be accepted in lieu of other requirements as approved by the Vice Chancellor who oversees academic programs, or his/her designee.*
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline
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, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.
Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.