Instructor, Wind Energy

Texas State Technical College; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking an Instructor for Wind Technology to deliver approved curriculum and assessments in an applied learning environment. You will mentor students, interpret assessments, and integrate technology to enrich experiences while upholding core values.

The role involves classroom instruction, lab supervision, and ensuring safety and compliance in wind technology education, with evening or weekend flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience as a Wind technician.
• Demonstrated ability to explain and demonstrate wind system concepts.
• Experience integrating theory with hands-on practice for students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate learning.
• Develop syllabi and instructional plans and organize classes.
• Provide feedback and support to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Wind technician

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Rigging

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

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. Launch your career with TSTC by connecting with our Talent Acquisition team by emailing us at [e-mail].**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 Ability to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following: • 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. **After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to****[e-mail].**