Lab Instructional Assistant

Texas State Technical College; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College seeks a Teaching Lab Assistant to support faculty in classrooms, laboratories, and computer labs. The role may involve acting as instructor of record under supervision and requires regular faculty development and evaluations.

Key duties include tutoring students, guiding hands-on activities, preparing labs, and maintaining safety standards. A degree in teaching is required, with experience in instructional or lab support preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tutor and reinforce instructional content to support student learning.
• Assist during hands-on laboratory and shop activities with safe use of equipment.
• Prepare instructional spaces, set up experiments, and secure materials after use.
• Under supervision, present materials, supervise labs, and document student progress.
• Grade assignments and maintain accurate, confidential student records.
• Ensure instructional equipment is functional and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Lab procedures

IT skills

Follow instructions

Safety & organization

Texas driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline

Associate degree with demonstrated competencies

Job description

Texas State Technical College seeks a Teaching Lab Assistant to support faculty in classrooms, laboratories, and computer labs. The role may involve acting as instructor of record under supervision and requires regular faculty development and evaluations.

Key duties include tutoring students, guiding hands-on activities, preparing labs, and maintaining safety standards. A degree in teaching is required, with experience in instructional or lab support preferred.