Diesel Technology - Instructor

Texas State Technical College; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking an instructor to deliver high quality diesel technology instruction and mentor students in a dynamic learning environment. You will develop syllabi, plan courses, and guide hands-on labs while collaborating with faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, student success, and versatile scheduling including evenings or weekends. Industry experience in diesel/heavy equipment is essential for student preparation and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Be able to read and understand wiring diagrams, perform resistance checks, and measure voltage drops.
• Be able to check and adjust all fluid levels as needed.
• Perform tire pressure monitoring system service and repairs.
• Repair and rebuild engines.
• Perform steering & suspension repairs, and system diagnosis.
• Be able to service, repair & maintain air and hydraulic brake systems to include ABS.
• Service, maintain, and repair HVAC 134a & 1234yf systems.
• 5+ years in diesel industry related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety and security.
• Provide student advisement and collaborate with the Office of Student Success to support tutoring and retention programs.
• Participate in related tours and recruitment events; assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and service orientation with students, parents, employers, and the community.
• Adapt to evening, weekend, or summer assignments as needed; uphold the mission and values of the college.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

Voltage checks

Fluid level maintenance

TPMS service

Engine repair

HVAC systems 134a/1234yf

Diesel industry experience

Heavy-duty equipment repair

Supervisory/management experience

Teaching / team leadership

Truck maintenance experience

Job description

**Instructor** at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.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.**Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses**- Be able to read and understand wiring diagrams, perform resistance checks, and measure voltage drops- Be able to check and adjust all fluid levels as needed- Perform tire pressure monitoring system service and repairs- Repair and rebuild engines- Perform steering & suspension repairs, and system diagnosis- Be able to service, repair & maintain air and hydraulic brake systems to include ABS- Service, maintain, and repair HVAC 134a & 1234yf systems- 5 plus years in diesel industry related experience**Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses**- Manufacturer's certifications.- Experience in heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, and maintaining mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming, and similar activities.- Supervisory/management experience is a plus- Teaching / team leading experience is a plus- 7 plus years truck and/or equipment maintenance experience**Education and Experience****TSTC is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. TSTC's statewide role and mission is to efficiently and effectively help Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today's global economy, in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions.**