Lecturer - Welding Technology

About the role

The School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE) at Utah State University (USU) seeks candidates for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure track term lecturer position in the Welding Technology program. The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. It is anticipated that the individual selected for this faculty position will start in August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach, improve, and develop courses in the esteemed USU Eastern welding program with an emphasis on students enrolled in the Welding degree programs.
• Instructional emphasis will be placed on providing excellent instruction in the common arc welding processes – specifically GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW.
• Specific courses within the work assignment may also include, but are not limited to, thermal cutting, print reading, fabrication, welding procedure conformance, weld inspection, AWS welding symbols and definitions, and metallurgy.
• Work collaboratively with other program faculty members to enhance the success of the welding program and students.
• Recognize the importance of providing welding training to non-degree-seeking students; instruction to concurrent students, non-traditional students, and the local workforce, as applicable, will be expected.
• Teach afternoon and evening courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and community/workforce training courses as needed.
• Teach courses that provide workforce training and industry-validated qualifications.
• Participate in university, college, and/or school/departmental activities is required as part of each USU faculty member’s service contribution requirements.

Qualifications

• S. or A.A.S. degree in welding, welding technology, or a very closely related field from an accredited school.
• At least two years of industry or related experience where work is performed to recognized industry codes and is primarily focused on welding.
• CWI certification or the ability to obtain the certification within one year of hire.
• Journeyman level welding skills in one or more arc welding processes.
• Teaching-focused candidate who understands, and is committed to, the mission of USU Eastern.
• A commitment to student success.
• Willingness to work to improve instructional effectiveness and personal technical skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of an instructional team; individual needs are subordinate to team goals.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse workforce in a multicultural setting.
• An ability to set specific departmental goals and develop related curriculum.