Welding Technology Lecturer — Hands-On Arc Welding

Utah State University; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a full-time, 9-month term lecturer for the Welding Technology program, based at the USU Blanding Campus in Blanding, Utah. Begin January 2027.

The role is 95% teaching and 5% service, with a focus on expanding course offerings and serving both degree and non-degree students. The successful candidate will teach GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, print reading, fabrication, and related topics, collaborating with statewide faculty and supporting workforce training and

Qualifications

• S. or A.A.S degree in welding, welding technology, or a 900-hour/30-credit (or equivalent) Certificate in welding
• and the ability to complete an A.S. or A.A.S within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering classroom and hands-on instruction focused on maximizing student potential in the welding industry.
• Teaching courses in common and advanced arc welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW), following AWS/ASME standards, for certificates and AAS welding degree.
• Teaching print reading
• Teaching afternoon and evening courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and community/workforce training courses as needed
• Teaching courses that provide workforce training and industry validated qualifications
• Sharing in the management, maintenance, procurement, and improvement of welding equipment and welding facilities
• Share in the coordination of biannual program advisory committee (PAC) meetings with industry partners
• Serve on departmental, division, and university committees
• Advise and recruit students
• Participate in, advise, and promote SkillsUSA
• Actively participate in personal professional development to enhance both industry knowledge and teaching ability
• Collaborating as a contributing member of a faculty team
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned

Skills

Two years welding experience

CWI certification or ability to obtain

Journeyman level welding skills

Teaching-focused

Strong communication skills

Education

S. or A.A.S degree in welding or 900-hour/30-credit certificate in welding

Ability to complete A.S. or A.A.S within two years of hire

Tools

Welding equipment maintenance

AWS/ASME welding standards knowledge

Job description

Utah State University is seeking a full-time, 9-month term lecturer for the Welding Technology program, based at the USU Blanding Campus in Blanding, Utah. Begin January 2027.

The role is 95% teaching and 5% service, with a focus on expanding course offerings and serving both degree and non-degree students. The successful candidate will teach GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, print reading, fabrication, and related topics, collaborating with statewide faculty and supporting workforce training and