Welding Technology Instructor

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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
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.
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.
Perks of Working at Great Basin College
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.
Exempt
Yes