Title: Instructional Associate - Physical Science

Department: Physical Sciences

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $43,888

Work Hours: Varies based on departmental needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Instructional Associate is responsible for performing instructional tasks in a laboratory setting and assisting students through tutoring and teaching.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
Maintains and checks out to students, equipment used for field production
Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids and materials
Maintains software on lab computers and liaises with Academic Computing for lab workstations
Provides secretarial duties for program bids and purchase orders, program recordkeeping for files and advisory committee minutes
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
Researches equipment for purchases
Delegates work duties to work-study student assistants
Previews, orders, and maintains inventories of equipment, instructional materials and supplies

Service Excellence
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with courses in the specialized field and two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one (1) successfully completed course in in geology, chemistry, and/or physics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.