Petroleum Technology Instructor

and the job listing Expires on January 9, 2026

This position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

Teach high school level petroleum technology courses in the basics of the petroleum industry to prepare students for entry-level positions and post-secondary program pathways. The petroleum technology instructor is responsible for providing instruction to students through classroom and laboratory settings. The instructor will teach assigned classes according to program objectives, approved curriculum, and student learning outcomes. The instructor will be able to incorporate field experience and technical knowledge into a learner-centered environment that emphasizes interactive and hands-on practice.

The instructor will be expected to advise students on academic, career, and related issues to promote student growth and success.

Associate of Applied Science degree in petroleum Technology, Petrochemical Process technology or Refining Manufacturing OR 10+ documented years in the refining/petrochemical industry.

• Experience teaching high school or college level courses.
• Knowledge of learning high school or college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
• Ten+years console operator in refining/petrochemical industry and apply those skills in advanced petroleum technology courses.
• Teaching or training department experience in an industrial environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with competency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.

Based on experience and number of courses.

Ability to commute/relocate:
Watford City, ND 58854:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Recommended)

• Continuously – 66-100% – Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.
• Frequently – 34-65% – Stand, walk, or sit.

Occasionally – 1-33% – Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, crawl, climb or balance, or lift to 25 pounds

Contact Scott Wisness ness.us with questions about the position or licensure.