Instructor, Electrical Power and Controls

tstc; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

TSTC Benefits

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

TSTC invites applications for a faculty instructor in Electrical Power & Controls. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality instruction, developing syllabi, and guiding students through applied learning with robust mentoring.

Expect to engage diverse learners and integrate technology to enrich educational experiences. The position requires verifiable industry experience and strong knowledge of electrical safety, wiring diagrams, and PLC-related ladder logic.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods.
• Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, and approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E PPE.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Familiarity with electrical industry tools, meters, and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components.
• Understanding electrical formulas to calculate volts, ohms, current, power, inductance, and capacitance for DC/AC.
• Experience with selection, installation and maintenance of motor control systems and components.
• Knowledge of ladder logic related to PLCs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fulfill assigned schedule and maintain student records with emphasis on safety and equipment security.
• Provide advisement and collaborate with Student Success to improve retention and outcomes.
• Participate in recruitment events and department planning for growth.

Skills

Verifiable work experience in the EPCS

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

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:

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• TSTC Benefits
• TSTC Retirement Plans
• Employee Discount Program

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 clear 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