Adjunct Well Control Instructor

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,983 - 60,531; Part time

Job summary

SJC San Juan College is seeking an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty member in Farmington, Minnesota to teach college-level courses in oil and gas. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant industry experience and offers potential for remote or hybrid work within specific states.

The successful candidate will engage in effective teaching, assess course materials, and collaborate on curriculum updates. This temporary role is part-time and fixed term.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related oil and gas industry experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license by New Mexico.
• Ability to obtain IADC WellSharp Instructor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teaches face-to-face lecture courses and labs.
• Assesses participant mastery of course material.
• Delivers training at industry locations.

Skills

Oil and gas industry experience

Supervisory-level experience

Ability to deliver effective teaching

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

Compensation: $29.75 - $43.94 per hour

Compensation Type: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester‑by‑semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

Major Duties

• Teaches traditional face‑to‑face lecture courses and labs.
• Continuously assesses participant mastery of course material and adjusts instructional methods to support understanding and certification achievement.
• Delivers training at the School of Energy campus and at industry locations throughout the United States as needed.
• Collaborates with School of Energy personnel and representatives of the applicable accrediting body to review and update curriculum to maintain industry relevance and compliance with applicable standards.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of related oil and gas industry experience.
• A relevant technical degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• Supervisory-level experience in one or more of the following operational areas: drilling operations, intervention or workover operations, wellsite completions or wellsite operational experience, well control specialist or well control engineer.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Willingness and ability, with College support, to obtain and maintain applicable IADC WellSharp Instructor certifications which may include Supervisory Drilling, Workover/Completion, and Well Servicing programs.

EEO Statement

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.