Lecturer - Welding Technology

Utah State University • Price, UT

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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) and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS). The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. It is anticipated that the individual selected for this faculty position will start in January of 2026. In an effort 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 Eastern Campus in Price, Utah.

Requirements

• S. or A.A.S. degree in welding, welding technology, or a very closely related field from an accredited school
• 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

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)
• Experience with welding competitions as a contestant, advisor, organizer, and/or judge
• Experience with code-compliant welding procedure development and conformance
• Experience in one or more of the following: pipe welding, pipe fitting, structural fabrication, LBW, welding robotics, SAW, brazing, additive manufacturing, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

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, weld inspection, and metallurgy courses when needed
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree