Anoka Technical College is seeking a full-time evening instructor to join our thriving Welding program. The core responsibilities of this role include instructing students across a variety of subjects within the established curriculum. Additionally, the instructor will help develop and revise curriculum materials to ensure they remain up-to-date and in line with industry standards.
This position also involves providing constructive feedback to students and assessing their competencies. Another key component of the role requires staying current with technical knowledge in the field through participation in professional development activities and engagement with professional organizations and an advisory committee. Additional duties to include but are not limited to:
- Attend in-person meetings, committee meetings, and other college events.
- Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone.
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Anoka Technical College.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through inclusive educational practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean, Vice President or President
If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a desire to share your expertise with the next generation of skilled welders, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. No previous teaching experience is required, and if you're new to higher education, we have incredible faculty and professional development opportunities that will help you master the craft.
Salary Range:
Full-time faculty salaries are based on an evaluation of education and related experience after a job offer has been accepted and currently range from $44,144 - $99,016. Full-time faculty work 171 days during a nine-month academic year and receive excellent benefits including health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, short and long-term disability, paid personal and sick leave, retirement savings plans, tuition waiver for employees and dependents, professional development funds, along with many optional benefit programs.
Please note, Initial Step placement is established by the MSCF contract in which sets salary limitations to what a new Faculty member is able to begin at. This will differ from the maximum salary range in this posting. For more information, please visit the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
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.
Preferred Qualification
- Available to teach mostly evening classes
- Experience in Welding Fabrication
- American Welding Society Weld Inspector (CWI)
Other Requirements
This position is posted on the Minnesota State's website from March 23, 2026 - April 13, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website at 12:01 am central time on April 14, 2026. Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial College Transcripts
Within your application material, please address how you meet the qualifications for this position. Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for applying. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Successful candidates must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Work Shift
Evenings