Welding Technology Instructor

Great Basin College; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition benefits for faculty

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada seeks a broadly trained Welding Technology expert to lead and teach all aspects of the Welding Technology program. The role is based in Elko with responsibilities spanning classroom, lab instruction, curriculum development, and industry engagement.

An anticipated start date of January 1, 2027 supports program growth and workforce alignment. The ideal candidate will have a certified welding trade school background, five years of field welding experience, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of field experience in welding or equivalent field.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector status required or to be obtained before the beginning of the second year of instruction.
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of the Welding Technology program.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and demonstrations using welding equipment and tools.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safe work practices.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student progress in achieving required course and program competencies.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum, laboratory activities, assessments, and instructional materials to reflect current industry standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Safety supervision

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Industry engagement

Education

Certified Welding trade school graduate

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Great Basin College School of Industrial Technology and Workforce Development seeks a broadly trained Welding Technology expert to complement its existing program. The position will be based in Elko, Nevada. This position will be responsible for teaching all aspects of the program. This position has an anticipated start date of January 1st, 2027.

The Welding Technology Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on technical instruction to students preparing for careers in the welding field. The position combines technical instruction, student supervision, curriculum development, program support, industry engagement, and general faculty responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified Welding trade school is minimum, Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of field experience in welding and related maintenance, or in an equivalent field.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector status is required, or is to be obtained before the beginning of the second year of instruction.
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of Welding Technology program.
• Teach and promote welding safety.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and demonstrations using welding equipment and tools.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student progress in achieving required course and program competencies.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum, laboratory activities, assessments, and instructional materials to reflect current industry standards, technology, and workforce needs.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, grading records, and other required instructional documentation.
• Maintain an organized and safe welding laboratory environment and assist with identifying equipment, material, and supply needs.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, technical skills, career preparation, and employment opportunities.
• Work with mining companies, contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners to ensure training remains relevant to workforce needs.
• Participate in program recruitment, student outreach, advisory board activities, and other efforts supporting enrollment and program development.
• Participate in departmental and college activities, Faculty Senate and college committees as assigned professional development, and other responsibilities expected of GBC faculty.
• Maintain current knowledge of welding standards, safety standards, emerging technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform administrative duties necessary to support the Welding Technology program.
• Represent Great Basin College professionally when working with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the community.
• Participate in advisory board meetings.
• Use online learning management to deliver course content and assessments.
• Develop and update curriculum to keep program current and innovative.
• Travel within the state as necessary, with or without accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Other duties as assigned.

Open Until Filled: This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 10/9/2026 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Background Check: An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship: GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

Grade Academic Faculty – 1. This is a 12 month "A" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs. The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Exempt Yes. Full‑Time Equivalent 100.0%.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability.
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax.
• Free Parking.
• Grants‑in‑aid for Faculty Employees.
• Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four‑year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state‑of‑the‑art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities. Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well‑known western museums and the world‑renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West. GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self‑directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace. For more information visit GBC or the Area website.

Equal Opportunity

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy‑related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).