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Texas State Technical College · 1 day ago

Electrical Power & Controls, Instructor

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $95K/yr

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is dedicated to transforming lives through education. As an Instructor, you will prepare and deliver high-quality instruction while providing mentorship and assessment to students in the Electrical Power & Controls program.

EducationInformation Technology

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Participate in related tours and recruitment events

Assist in department/program planning for recruitment

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

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

Understanding and empathizing with student experiences

Providing personalized guidance and support

Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication

Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning

Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies

Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences

Qualification

Electrical Power & ControlsElectrical safety proceduresElectrical wiring diagramsProgrammable Logic ControllersAllen Bradley PLCsAutoCAD Software SuiteNCCER Electrical CertificationsOSHA CertificationsTechnology IntegrationAssessment & FeedbackTeaching & LearningMentorship

Required

Verifiable work experience a in the Electrical Power & Controls or closely related industry

Ability To Explain And Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Following: Electrical safety procedures including PPE selection and lock out/tag out methods

Recognition of nominal voltage, energized parts, approach distances for selection of proper NFPA 70E required PPE

Electrical wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints

Utilization of electrical industry specific tools, meters, and testing equipment

DC and AC electrical circuits, systems, and components

Electrical formulas used to calculate electrical values such as volts, ohms, amperes, power, inductance, capacitance as applicable to DC and AC circuits

Selection, installation and maintenance of electric motor control systems and components

Ladder logic as related to the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Identification of electrical motor characteristics for both DC and AC electric motors

Application of the National Electric Code (NEC) to electrical installations

Identification of electrical distribution and transmission systems, associated components, and their uses

Identification of various types of transformers and calculate primary and secondary values

Basic transformer connections associated with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems

Electrical formulas used to calculate values for phase angle, real power, apparent power, reactive power, and power factor

Selection, installation and maintenance of various types of electric motor speed control and drives for DC and AC motors

Installation requirements for proper cable terminations including shielding

Electrical system component testing and maintenance procedures

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