Lab Instruction Specialist

Texas State Technical College; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking a Teaching Lab Assistant to support faculty across classroom, laboratory, and shop environments. The role includes tutoring, guiding hands-on activities, and ensuring safe, orderly instructional spaces.

Under direct supervision, you may act as instructor of record for qualified courses, prepare materials, and assist with assessments and recordkeeping. A Texas driver’s license and campus mobility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline is required for general education or transfer courses.
• For associate degree courses not designed for transfer, a bachelor's degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies is required.
• One to three years of related instructional, laboratory, or technical support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with teaching duties in classroom, lab, and shop settings.
• Tutor and reinforce instructional content to support student learning.
• Guide students during hands-on laboratory and shop activities with emphasis on safety and proper equipment use.
• Prepare instructional spaces, manage supplies, and ensure readiness of materials and equipment.
• Assist with assessment, grading, and maintaining confidential student records.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Safe equipment use

Information systems

Oral and written instructions

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline

Associate degree with demonstrated competencies

Job description

Texas State Technical College is seeking a Teaching Lab Assistant to support faculty across classroom, laboratory, and shop environments. The role includes tutoring, guiding hands-on activities, and ensuring safe, orderly instructional spaces.

Under direct supervision, you may act as instructor of record for qualified courses, prepare materials, and assist with assessments and recordkeeping. A Texas driver’s license and campus mobility may be required.