The Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an adjunct (non-benefitted), semester based faculty position as an instructor in the welding program. As part of USU's land grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state, the position will be physically located at the USU Blanding Campus in Blanding, Utah.

This position is an (non-benefitted) faculty position for the 2024 fall semester and possibly the spring 2025 semester.

The successful applicant for this position will teach courses in the welding program with an emphasis of increasing access and availability to the program which is in high-demand. The primary roles of this position will include teaching morning, afternoon or evening courses to increase program availability for students. Instructional emphasis will be placed on providing excellent instruction in the common arc welding processes – specifically GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW. Specific courses within the work assignment will include SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, and PAC. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to collaborate with USU welding program faculty to ensure course fidelity and consistency throughout the welding program course offerings.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OFC, and PAC processes
• Teaching afternoon and evening courses
• Teaching high school (concurrent enrollment) courses
• Managing, maintaining, and improving the welding facility and equipment
• Collaborating as a contributing member of a faculty team
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned

• Certificate of Completion (CC) or equivalent in welding or welding technology from a postsecondary institution
• At least three years of industry or related experience where primary job responsibilities included consistent use of at least one of the following processes: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW
• A desire to succeed and a willingness to work to become a better instructor

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
   • Please include the following: education degrees and dates of completion, employment dates and a description of responsibilities, professional certifications and applicable dates, any awards, professional membership, and welding certifications/qualification records
2. Transcripts (Unofficial electronic copy of academic transcripts) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application   (Please describe your qualifications related to this position)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.  This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead.  Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023