Instructor, Electrical Power and Controls

Texas State Technical College; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

State of Texas health and retirement

Employee discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas State Technical College seeks an experienced instructor to deliver high-quality Electrical Power & Controls instruction on-site. You will design syllabi, lead classes, and provide mentorship to students in a practical lab setting.

Requirements include associate degree in the field (bachelor preferred) and strong PLC/NEC knowledge. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and collaboration with the Office of Academic Programs at TSTC.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience in Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods.
• Recognition of nominal voltage and approach distances for PPE.
• Experience with electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with NEC requirements and motor control knowledge.
• Ladder logic and PLCs knowledge for control systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate learning for students.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans; organize daily classes with varied techniques.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure safe instructional environments.
• Advise students and collaborate with Student Success on tutoring and retention.
• Involve in program recruitment, promotion and departmental planning.

Skills

Electrical Power & Controls

NFPA 70E PPE

Ladder Logic (PLCs)

Electrical Diagrams & Wiring

NEC Knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000 Software

AutoCAD Software

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
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more.

Follow the links below for additional details:

• TSTC Benefits
• TSTC Retirement Plans
• Employee Discount Program

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.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience a in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following: Electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods
• Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E required PPE
• Electrical wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints
• Utilization of electrical industry specific tools, meters, and testing equipment
• DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components
• Electrical formulas used to calculate electrical values such as volts, ohms, amperes, power, inductance, capacitance as applicable to DC and AC circuits
• Selection, installation and maintenance of electric motor control systems and components
• Ladder logic as related to the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Identification of electrical motor characteristics for both DC and AC electric motors
• Application of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations
• Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses
• Identification of various types of transformers and calculate primary and secondary values
• Basic transformer connections associated with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
• Electrical formulas used to calculate values for phase angle, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor
• Selection, installation and maintenance of various types of electric motor speed control and drives for DC and AC motors
• Installation requirements for proper cable terminations including shielding
• Electrical system component testing and maintenance procedures

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• TDLR Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Verifiable work experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000 Software Suite
• Verifiable work experience with AutoCAD Software Suite
• Knowledge and ability to explain and apply fundamental switchgear protective relaying equipment with applications NCCER Electrical Certifications
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certifications

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, 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.

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.

TSTC publishes the Annual Security Report (ASR), which includes the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR), to ensure that essential information about campus safety is readily accessible. This report includes data on crimes and fire incidents from the past three calendar years, outlining safety measures, reporting protocols, and emergency response plans. It also highlights crime prevention programs and support resources available to the campus community. These reports underscore TSTC's commitment to fostering a safe and informed environment for all students, employees, and visitors. For more information, the report is available on the Clery Act Information page of the TSTC website at tstc.edu/cleryact, and physical paper copies can be requested from the TSTC Police Department or by calling 254-867-3690 .