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.*
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a closely related teaching discipline
Experience may be considered in lieu of degrees
Notes
WET COLLABORATION
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.
