Welding Instructor
Campus: Willmar
Bargaining Unit: MSCF, 210
Employment Condition: Unclassified, Full-time, Limited Academic -Fixed Term Appointment (1 year)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Start Date: Aug. 20, 2026)
Wage: $51,303 - $94,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.
PCN: 01164283
Position Summary
Join our Welding program and help train the next generation of skilled welders for high demand careers in our region and beyond. We’re looking for an experienced welding professional who is excited to share their knowledge and help students build strong, real-world skills in GMAW, GTAW,SMAW, and gas welding, cutting, and brazing. Students learn to weld in all positions and with a variety of materials, giving them the confidence to step directly into the workforce. In this 1-year temporary full-time role, you’ll teach hands on courses, mentor students at all experience levels and play a key role in connecting them with regional employers. You’ll create a supportive, safety focused learning environment and encourage students to use advising, tutoring, career services and other college resources to stay on track. We’re a student-centered community and technical college that values practical experience and a passion for teaching. If you want to make a difference, support workforce development, and help students start strong welding careers, we’d be excited to welcome you to our Willmar campus team.
Minimum Qualifications (required skills to enter the job; must be identified on application materials)
Education Requirement
- Diploma in welding.
- Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in welding.
- One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Apply online at: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/RIDG---Willmar-Campus/Welding-Instructor---Tech-College-Faculty_JR0000004434-1
Online application deadline for preferred review is 11:59PM on April 13, 2026. The position is open until it is filled.
Applications must include:
- Online Employment Application
- Resume
- Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
- Unofficial copy of transcripts
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Felicia Telecky at felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu or 320-234-8534.
