Engineering Instructor

Bureau of Indian Education; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Education at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico invites applications for an Engineering Instructor (GS-1701-11). You will provide college-level instruction in Engineering to meet SIPI's education goals and objectives under the supervision of SIPI administration.

The role emphasizes explaining difficult concepts, engaging diverse students, maintaining syllabi, testing criteria, and records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate instructional skills that explain difficult concepts to diverse learners.
• Stay current with developments in instructional and pedagogical fields.
• Develop criteria for testing, assignments, and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Explain difficult concepts and engage students of different abilities in learning course objectives.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support curriculum and student success.
• Develop syllabi, maintain records, and ensure alignment with course objectives.

Skills

Instructional skills

Engineering knowledge

Student engagement

Education

Transcripts required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Indian Education

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Engineering Instructor you will be responsible providing college level instruction in the field of Engineering to meet the education goals and objectives of SIPI.

Key Responsibilities

As an Instructor (Engineering), GS-1701-11, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Demonstrate instructional skills that include the ability to explain difficult concepts and the ability to engage students of different abilities and backgrounds in learning course objectives.

Demonstrate collegial and professional interpersonal skills when interacting with students in class, in the laboratory, office hours, and elsewhere on campus, and with other faculty members, and with college administration. Stay current with developments and trends in instructional and pedagogical fields. Participate in curriculum committee, student advising and student retention efforts.

Develop, implement, and maintain records for instruction, including syllabi consistent with course objectives, student proficiency and attendance records, and other materials consistent with course objectives and College policies. Develop criteria for testing, assignments, and instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments to evaluate student proficiency. Possess technical writing skills for university-level documents such as reports prepared for the College.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION: Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education (DOE). Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE (click here) in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. (click here).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75489 – $98141/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.