Assistant Professor, Welding

Assistant Professor, Welding

Salary

$50,000.00 - $57,500.00 Annually

Location

ENMU - Roswell, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00173

Department

ENMU-Roswell

Opening Date

10/23/2026

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Position Overview

Degree Level: Total Annual Pay

Associate Degree $50,000.00

Bachelors Degree $52,500.00

Masters Degree $55,000.00

Doctorate Degree $57,500.00

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor of Welding Technology is a full-time faculty position responsible for providing high-quality instruction in welding and related fabrication disciplines at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. The position supports student success, credential attainment, and workforce readiness through effective classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction aligned with current industry standards and safe work practices.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Assistant Professor contributes to the continued development and success of the Welding Technology program through curriculum improvement, assessment of student learning outcomes, student advising, and participation in departmental and institutional initiatives. The faculty member will engage in student recruitment, community outreach, and professional development activities that strengthen industry partnerships and create pathways to employment and continued education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to community college teaching, student engagement, and continuous improvement, as well as the ability to adapt to evolving academic, industry, and institutional needs. Evening instruction may be required, and limited travel may be necessary for program, outreach, professional development, or institutional activities. This position reports to the Academic Director and the Dean of Technical Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a range of welding courses, including:

• Structural and pipe welding (introductory through advanced levels)

• Welding-related mathematics

• Print reading

• Metal fabrication techniques

• Prepare students for welder qualification examinations and applicable industry certifications.

• Develop, maintain, and update course materials, syllabi, instructional content, and online course components delivered through Canvas.

• Track, assess, and report student attendance, academic performance, and learning outcomes.

• Maintain welding laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and supplies in accordance with safety and instructional standards.

• Advise students regarding academic planning, program requirements, and progress toward certificates and degrees.

• Participate in departmental planning, curriculum development and coordination, and semester course scheduling.

• Serve on college committees and attend required meetings, trainings, and campus events.

• Support student recruitment, retention, and community outreach initiatives, including participation in events and activities as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of ENMU-Roswell's mission, academic programs, and institutional needs.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree plus three years of full-time work experience in the welding field.

OR

• Associate's degree and any of the following industry certifications:
• AWS Welding Qualifications
• NC3 Certifications
• CWI/CWE

OR

• Five years of full-time work experience in the welding field.

OR

• Industry certifications to teach applied courses and/or a combination of formal education, work experience, and specialized training equivalent to an Associate's degree and three years of work experience.

Note: Applicants without an Associate's degree or AWS Certification (CWI/CWE) must complete the degree and obtain CWI/CWE certification within three years of the hire date.

Preferred:

• Associates Degree or higher in a related field such as:

• Welding

• Metallurgy

• Mechanical Engineering

• Teaching experience at a community college or trade school.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE).

• Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse educational backgrounds, including those who may be navigating higher education systems for the first time or who face financial, academic, or logistical barriers to completion.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in environments varying temperatures, including extreme hot and cold.
• Requires lifting up to 80 pounds and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May involve minor safety hazards that could result in cuts, bruises, or similar injuries.
• Deadlines are routine with generally sufficient lead time. Work volume varies seasonally in a predictable manner. Priorities are usually anticipated, though some interruptions and occasional pressure from individuals other than the immediate supervisor may occur.
• The job frequently requires standing, sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Occasionally requires walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, manual dexterity, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include the ability to read printed and electronic information.
• Work is performed in a non-smoking facility.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts Official or Unofficial (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support - non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.

Faculty Paid Time Off

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

Support Paid Time Off

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.

For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.

Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu