Job Description
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.
No prior experience as an instructor? No problem. We’ll place you in a program that will introduce you to our curriculum
and instructional methods that accommodate our students’ learning styles-we’re here to ensure your success. Chat with one of our recruiters
about what TSTC can do to help in your transition by emailing us at talentsourcing@tstc.edu.
What We Offer You:
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More than just a job but
the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career -
Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and
celebrated -
Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
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You will enjoy the
stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and
much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:
Job Description:
The Director of Alignment reports to a Program Dean and primarily works independently as a
professional contributor. Success in this role requires strong expertise in an industrial technical field, including understanding the
current and future workforce needs of the industry, and the ability to collaborate effectively to drive statewide programs towards high
quality, industry-relevant, and compelling differentiation.
The Director of Alignment must possess a deep understanding of the
industry sector or discipline, as well as strong research and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are
essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing needs. The role involves translating industry knowledge into actionable strategies
and building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the success of initiatives. The Director of Alignment works closely with
campus leadership and statewide partners to establish the direction of statewide programs and define clear expectations while staying true
to TSTC’s mission. This role collaborates with campus leadership, statewide partners, faculty team leads, faculty members, curriculum
development shared services, content development shared services, and budget teams to enhance the core capabilities of statewide
programs.
In addition to coordinating statewide instructional programming, the role may occasionally provide course coverage based
on credentialing and coordination with campus or workforce training leadership. However, this role is primarily focused on program
coordination and will not typically include teaching responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
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Curriculum
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Participate in curriculum development by ensuring alignment with current and emerging workforce needs in the
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Work with industry experts, local campus program leadership, and employers to identify the most important skills
and knowledge students need for workforce success. -
Design curriculum to address these needs.
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Participate in
curriculum planning for the current QEP process, support of faculty involvement within the Shaping You to Get Hired initiative, and
collection of QEP data from program faculty.
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Content Development
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Apply industry
workforce knowledge to create content for courses and instructional materials. -
Collaborate with content contributors across
the statewide program and content development teams to ensure instructional content is relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with industry
trends and technologies.
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Knowledge, Skill and
Abilities:
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to
effectively collaborate with industry experts, employers, faculty members, and students.
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Organizational and
Project Management Skills: Proficiency in organizational and project management skills to coordinate curriculum development, content
creation, teaching space and equipment design and procurement, and faculty qualifications assessment.
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Relationship Building:
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Aptitude for developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry
partners, employers, shared service partners, campus leadership, and faculty members.
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Minimum
Qualifications:
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Industry Experience:
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Substantial experience working in the industry sector or
discipline, ideally in a faculty, leadership, or management role. -
Demonstrated awareness and exposure to workforce needs
within a specific industry sector or discipline.
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Skills:
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Proven research and analytical
skills, showcasing the ability to gather and analyze industry-related information effectively. -
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration and communication with various stakeholders. -
Strong
organizational and project management skills to successfully coordinate and manage initiatives. -
Proficiency in translating
industry knowledge into actionable strategies for implementation.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. 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.
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.
After you complete your
application, please send your transcripts to
It is the policy of Texas State Technical College to promote and ensure employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, or veterans status.