Lecturer - Welding Technology

Utah State University•Price, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah State University’s School of Professional and Technical Education seeks a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure-track term instructor for its Welding Technology program at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service, with an anticipated start in January 2027. The program offers a Technical Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree. The lecturer will teach welding lab and theory courses for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, including concurrent-enrollment students, non-traditional students, and the local workforce. Instruction will emphasize common arc welding processes and may include advanced welding processes, thermal cutting, print reading, fabrication, weld inspection, welding symbols and definitions, and metallurgy. The lecturer will contribute to course development and improvement, student success, program operations, industry partnerships, student advising and recruitment, and university service.

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.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Journeyman-level welding skills in one or more arc welding processes.
Teaching-focused approach and understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of USU Eastern.
Commitment to student success.
Willingness to improve instructional effectiveness and personal technical skills.
Ability to work as a member of an instructional team, subordinating individual needs to team goals.
Demonstrated written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in welding, welding engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience teaching welding at the post-secondary level.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Experience with welding competitions as a contestant, advisor, organizer, and/or judge.
Experience developing code-compliant welding procedures and ensuring conformance.
Experience in one or more of the following: pipe welding, pipe fitting, structural fabrication, LBW, welding robotics, SAW, brazing, additive manufacturing, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
Ability to set specific departmental goals and develop related curriculum.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction that supports student potential and success in the welding industry.
Teach common and advanced arc welding processes, including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SMAW, following AWS/ASME standards.
Teach courses in print reading, weld inspection, metallurgy, thermal cutting, fabrication, AWS welding symbols and definitions, and other relevant subjects as assigned.
Teach afternoon and evening courses, concurrent-enrollment courses, and community or workforce training courses as needed.
Provide workforce training and instruction leading to industry-validated qualifications, including non-credit instruction when applicable.
Teach, improve, and develop courses for students in the Welding degree programs and other program offerings.
Share responsibility for managing, maintaining, procuring, and improving welding equipment and facilities.
Share in coordinating biannual program advisory committee meetings with industry partners.
Serve on departmental, division, and university committees and participate in university, college, and school or department activities.
Advise and recruit students.
Participate in, advise, and promote SkillsUSA.
Pursue professional development to enhance industry knowledge, technical skills, and teaching ability.
Collaborate as a contributing member of a faculty and instructional team.
Perform other duties as assigned.