Position Information
POSITION: Wind Energy Technician Instructor
LOCATION: Devils Lake, ND
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: This is a full-time, 9-month, benefited position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: LRSC does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.
JOB SUMMARY: Lake Region State College is accepting applications for a Wind Energy Technician Instructor. Responsibilities include teaching courses within the Lake Region State College Wind Energy Technician Program. The successful applicant will have the ability to climb, work, and teach students at heights up to 350 feet within a wind turbine; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; possess the ability to work and teach outdoors in all seasons; may require extended overnight travel to support workforce training activities; and must hold a valid drivers license.
Duties include teaching fundamental and advanced hydraulic theory with practical laboratory application; mechanical systems; workplace safety standards; electrical theory; motor and generator theory; programmable logic controllers (PLC); practical motor control; and inventory control methods within the Wind Energy Technician curriculum.
The instructor will provide workforce training in electrical systems, fluid power theory, practical application, and workplace safety standards to students and industry groups. Responsibilities also include assisting with curriculum development and enhancement of existing and new courses to meet industry needs.
Minimum Requirements: Requires an AAS Degree in wind energy or related field and/or a combination of education and experience sufficient for the position. Must be eligible to obtain a career and technical education teaching credential.
SALARY: $41,974 - $69,000 depending on education and experience
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: July 5, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out the LRSC employment application, include a cover letter, resume, and information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR Director, Lake Region State College, 1801 College Drive North, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or email to sandra.lillehaugen@lrsc.edu. (Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.)
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: Lake Region State College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Lake Region State College will be hiring one (1) applicant for this position and will interview the top three (3) candidates. North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility 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.