Instructor, Wind Energy

TSTC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Extended holiday break

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

State of Texas employee discounts

Job summary

TSTC in Harlingen is seeking an Instructor to educate students in Wind technology, sharing expertise to enhance learning experiences. The role involves delivering engaging high-quality instruction and mentoring students while fostering a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates should possess an Associate degree and relevant professional experience. TSTC provides a supportive atmosphere, promoting career advancement, and offering competitive health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a strong background as a Wind technician.
• Ability to deliver effective instructional content.
• Familiarity with technology integration for educational purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and engage students.
• Maintain accurate student records and instructional environment.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success for student advisement.

Skills

Verifiable work experience as a Wind technician

Fundamentals of direct current and related circuits

Ohm's law and related formulas

Circuit analysis techniques

Wind farm design strategies

Safety at height

Basic fluid operation and fluid power schematics

Fundamentals of alternating current

Series and parallel AC components

Working knowledge of digital electronics, logic gates, and numbering systems

Wind turbine components and systems

SCADA systems

Working knowledge of PLCs

Application of motors, controllers, and sensors in wind turbine circuits

Troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems

Rigging

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field

Demonstrated qualifications in the technology's teaching discipline

Job description

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

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.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Verifiable work experience as a Wind technician
• Fundamentals of direct current and related circuits
• Ohm's law and related formulas
• Circuit analysis techniques
• Wind farm design strategies
• Safety at height
• Basic fluid operation and fluid power schematics
• Fundamentals of alternating current
• Series and parallel AC components
• Working knowledge of digital electronics, logic gates, and numbering systems
• Wind turbine components and systems
• SCADA systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs
• Application of motors, controllers, and sensors in wind turbine circuits
• Troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Rigging

Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Implementation of Kirchhoff's laws, Faraday's Law and Joules law
• OSHA 10 general industry training (or above)
• Wind Turbine PLC programming
• Working knowledge electricity production and transmission from turbine to grid
• Wind turbine maintenance, torquing and tensioning
• Working knowledge of solar production
• Industrial battery storage experience

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.

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.