Welding - Instructor; Trade

Overview

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 talent sourcing.

• Faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment.
• Facilitate activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.
• Interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes.
• Integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.
• Act as an ambassador for their programs and TSTC.
• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate student learning; develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans; organize daily classes using diverse techniques.
• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, ensure a safe instructional environment and equipment security where applicable, and provide opportunities for student evaluation.
• Advise students with timely, accurate information; collaborate with the Office of Student Success to share tutoring and programs to increase retention.
• Participate in recruitment activities and assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
• Work flexible hours as needed (evening, weekend, or summer) and thrive in a team environment aligned to the college mission, vision, and values.

• Verifiable industrial work experience in the welding and fabrication industry.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all welding disciplines (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW on plate and pipe) plus knowledge of Plasma and Oxy-Acetylene cutting procedures.
• Successful completion of supervised Weld Test on site.
• Proficiency at blueprint reading and pipe fitting theory and its application.

• 2 years or more teaching experience is a plus.
• NDTE experience and strong metallurgical background preferred.
• 3+ years industrial experience in the Welding and Fabrication Industry.
• AWS D1.1 or D9.1 Certifications.
• NCCER Certification.
• OSHA 30.

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.

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, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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.

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 faculty.credentialing.