Welding Instructor - Tech College Faculty

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Working Title:

Welding Instructor
- Tech College Faculty

Ridgewater College

Tech College Faculty

210:
Minnesota State College Faculty

RIDG
- Willmar Campus

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified
- Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

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.

$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.

• 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.

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
• Unofficial copy of transcripts

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Start Date:

Aug. 20, 2026 )

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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

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