Williston State College Looking for Petroleum Technology & Automation Instructor Full Time

POSITION: Petroleum Technology & Automation Instructor

LOCATION: Williston, ND (On campus
only)

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Must be authorized and eligible to work in the United States. 

TYPE
OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, exempt, 9-month contract, benefited position

BACKGROUND CHECK: WSC does
require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment. 

REPORTS TO:
Department Chair

JOB SUMMARY:

The Petroleum Technology & Automation Instructor position is a full-time
position. It is first and foremost a teaching position. In addition to direct instruction, this individual must be willing and able to
develop and deliver curriculum and training and serve as the content specialist and leader in all aspects of Petroleum Technology, Lease
Operator, Industrial Automation & Controls Systems, and related programs. The ideal candidate is committed to the growth of these
programs and associated training, so they become a program destination and training hub for the oil/gas and supporting industry.

• Teach 100 and 200 level courses and commit to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
• Work with college
  faculty, the regional TrainND center, and advisory groups to analyze and recommend course offerings.
• Coordinate marketing of
  programs through preparation of materials for the college catalog, schedule of classes, brochures, radio ads & shows, and press releases
  to promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct appropriate meetings for area of
  responsibility.
• Coordinate activities and facilities to enhance program effectiveness.
• Serve as an effective member to
  appointed councils or committees.
• Serve on committees, both internally and externally, and represent the CTE initiative to
  off-campus community groups, business and industry, agencies, or individuals as assigned.
• Establish curriculum with emphasis on
  student-learning outcomes.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Represent
  WSC at local, regional, and national conferences.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Maintain current knowledge of issues and
  concerns within the profession.
• Participate in program review, revision, and on-going accreditation activities.
• Perform
  other duties as assigned by the Department Chair, Regional Director for Technical Programs and Training, the Vice President for Academic
  Affairs, and/or the President.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training
or experience in Petroleum Production Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Automation and Instrumentation or related field and 3 months
experience as Instructor, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Industry Trainer or related occupation. The required
experience is 3 months of full-time equivalent teaching experience at the college or university level or as an industry trainer or in a
related occupation.

SALARY: To be determined.

BENEFITS: Fully paid family or
single health insurance, life insurance, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, retirement, etc.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: September 27, 2023.

ABOUT WSC: WSC is a two-year open-enrollment college
in northwest North Dakota with the mission to provide accessible, affordable, life-changing, and life-long educational pathways to residents
of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond. WSC provides courses for both academic transfer students and career and technical education
students.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out the WSC employment application, including a cover
letter, resume, copy of college transcriptions, and information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR Director,
Williston State College, 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND 58801, or email [email protected].

CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC
44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to
the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.

EO/AA STATEMENT: Williston State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, age, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, veteran’s status, marital
status, political belief or affiliation, and economic or perceived social status in its admissions, student aid, employment practices,
education programs or other related activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred to Megan Kasner,
Vice President of Student Services, Williston State College, 1410 University Drive, Williston, ND 58801, (701) 774-4295 [email protected] or the Office of Civil
Rights/HHS, 1961 Stout Street, Room 08-148, Denver, CO 80294. The Office of Civil Rights also can be reached by calling (800) 368-1019,
faxing (202) 619-3818, TDD (800) 537-7697 or by emailing [email protected].

WSC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation or to request this document in an alternate format, please contact Sandi Lillehaugen,
Director of Human Resources, Williston State College, 1410 University Drive, Williston, ND 58801, (701) 662-1543, [email protected]. One-week advance notice appreciated.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Williston State College will be interviewing all qualified applicants. North
Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility, which includes a DD-214 and, if claiming disabled status, a
current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months. 

NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer,
the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.