Welding Technology Instructor

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

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact gbc-hr@gbcnv.edu 

The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript (optional)

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment.  Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such educ