Welding Technology Instructor

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Paid leave and holidays

Public Employee Pension Plan

403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities

Flex Spending accounts

Life and Disability coverage

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition waiver

Free gym membership

Free library services

Job summary

San Juan College invites applications for a Welding Technology Instructor in Farmington, NM. This full-time, nine-month faculty role begins Spring 2027 and offers a base pay of $55,000 DOE with overload pay up to $15,000 annually.

The instructor will teach 15 credit hours per semester across welding courses including Basic Welding, MIG/TIG, plate welding, and fabrication; participate in curriculum development and committees; and support student career success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in welding or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• Minimum five years of journeyman welding experience.
• Experience with curriculum development and teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester, focusing on welding courses.
• Develop program-specific curriculum, course guides, syllabi and materials.
• Supervise adjunct instructors and participate in committees.
• Maintain office hours and shop operations.

Skills

Welding experience

Teaching experience

Education

Associate Science Degree

Bachelor Degree preferred

Job description

Compensation

Base pay of $55,000 DOE for a 9 month work period, with the opportunity to earn up to $15,000 annually in overload pay. Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Grade: E15

Position Summary

Are you an experienced welder who wants to share that experience and skill with students to help them attain career success? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? Join our faculty team in the Welding Department and start your new career in educating the welders of tomorrow. We welcome well-qualified and highly motivated individuals to apply to this full-time, nine-month position of Welding Technology Instructor set to begin Spring 2027.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite campuses of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive.

Below are some of the benefits offered

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the instruction of course specific material within the School of Trades and Technology.

Essential Responsibilities

Will provide 15 credit hours of instruction per semester with a primary teaching load in Welding courses. Classes within the program includes Basic Welding, Blueprint Reading, MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Plate Welding, Metal Fabrication, and Pipe Welding. Responsibilities include assessment, service on various college and department committees, maintenance of office hours, and other duties as assigned by the Dean/Welding Program Coordinator. Development of program specific curriculum, course guide, syllabi, and other materials related to the program. Supervise instrumental adjunct teachers. Performs related duties related to instruction, shop maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an Associate Science Degree (Bachelor Degree is preferred) or Welding Certificates in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and functions of the Welding Program in order to instruct students, usually interpreted to require a minimum of five years of Journeyman level welding experience.

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.