Welding Instructor - Tech College Faculty

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Working Title:

Welding Instructor - Tech College Faculty

Institution:

Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

RIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

Job Description

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.

Salary Range:

$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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Diploma in welding.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in welding.

Recency Requirement

• 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.

Other Requirements

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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (Start Date: Aug. 20, 2026 )

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Academic Year Contract

• Medical Insurance (single coverage $48.94 per month and family coverage is $333.91 per month)

• Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)

• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)

• Employer paid life insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Retirement Plan

• Tax-deferred Compensation

• Generous vacation and sick leave

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

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