Lecturer - Welding Technology – Monument Valley
About The Position
The School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE) at Utah State University (USU) seeks candidates for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure track term lecturer position in the Welding Technology program. The Welding Technology program offers both a Technical Certificate (TC). The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. It is anticipated that the individual selected for this faculty position will start in January of 2027. To expand the availability of program course offerings, the successful candidate for this position will teach a variety of welding courses. As part of USU’s land grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state, this position will be physically located at the USU Monument Valley Campus in Monument Valley, Utah.
Requirements
- A.S. or A.A.S. degree in welding, welding technology, or a 900-hour/30-credit (or equivalent) Certificate in welding from an accredited school or training program, and the ability to complete an A.S. or A.A.S within two years of hire.
- At least two years of industry or related experience where work is performed to recognized industry codes and is primarily focused on welding.
- CWI certification or the ability to obtain the certification within one year of hire.
- Journeyman level welding skills in one or more arc welding processes.
- Teaching-focused candidate who understands, and is committed to, the mission of USU Eastern.
- A commitment to student success.
- Willingness to work to improve instructional effectiveness and personal technical skills.
- Ability to work as a member of an instructional team; individual needs are subordinate to team goals.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
Nice To Haves
- BS degree in welding, welding engineering, or a very closely related field
- Experience teaching welding at a post-secondary level
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- An ability to set specific departmental goals and develop related curriculum
Responsibilities
- Designing and delivering classroom and hands-on instruction focused on intentionally maximizing student potential in the welding industry
- Teaching courses in common and advanced arc welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW), following AWS/ASME standards, for certificates and AAS welding degree
- Teaching print reading
- Teaching afternoon and evening courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and community/workforce training courses as needed
- Teaching courses that provide workforce training and industry validated qualifications
- Sharing in the management, maintenance, procurement, and improvement of welding equipment and welding facilities
- Share in the coordination of biannual program advisory committee (PAC) meetings with industry partners
- Serve on departmental, division, and university committees
- Advise and recruit students
- Participate in, advise, and promote SkillsUSA
- Actively participate in personal professional development to enhance both industry knowledge and teaching ability
- Collaborating as a contributing member of a faculty team
- Fulfilling other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
