English - Adjunct Instructor

tstc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) seeks an Instructor to deliver applied curriculum, facilitate learning, and mentor students. The role emphasizes engagement, diversified teaching methods, and technology integration to enhance outcomes.

The instructor will develop syllabi, manage schedules, and collaborate with the Office of Student Success to improve retention while promoting TSTC core values of excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Meet with students at scheduled times to facilitate student learning and success.
• Knowledge of collaborative software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and online instruction pedagogy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and be on time for all meetings, appointments, training, etc.

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, and ensure safety and proper equipment handling where applicable.
• Advise students to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive information, and work with Student Success to boost retention.
• Participate in tours and recruitment events and assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Deliver high quality instruction and tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and personalized guidance to students.
• Create and use assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.
• Integrate technology to enrich learning experiences.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in teaching discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

Workday

Simple Syllabus

Job description

Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

What We Offer You

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated

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

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

• -Meet with students at scheduled times to facilitate student learning and success.
• -Knowledge of collaborative software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• -Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and online instruction pedagogy
• -Oral and written communication skills
• -Ability to work effectively in a team environment and be on time for all meetings, appointments, training, etc.

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• -Experience with online instruction.
• -Experience with competency-based education.
• -Experience with Non-traditional F2F teaching methods.
• -Experience with Canvas LMS.
• -Experience with Simple Syllabus.
• -Experience with Workday.
• -Adaptable to new teaching and learning styles.
• -Three years of teaching in the discipline.

Education and Experience

• -Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline)

Notes

• -Additional documents may be required for credentialing, such as, but not limited to, course catalog, course descriptors, course syllabi, official transcripts, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 t