Adjunct Instructor of Well Control

Compensation:

$29.75 - 43.94 per hour

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Grade:

NE15

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the delivery and collaborative development of curriculum per the specifications of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Delivery will be conducted face to face at the School of Energy. The position is also responsible for assisting with maintaining good industry partner relationships and bringing in industry workforce for training. This instructor works between zero and 40 hours per week with a monthly average not to exceed 29 hours per week.
If not currently an IADC-certified instructor, must be willing to successfully complete the IADC instructor approval process within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serves, as needed, delivering San Juan College and IADC-approved well control training.  Prepares lectures utilizing examples garnered from experience, tutors students in need of additional assistance, prepares students to successfully complete standardized certification testing. 

• Ensures proper completion of paperwork and submission of necessary documents required by San Juan College and the IADC.

• Monitors, records and verifies student attendance.

• Communicates with students, potential students, and corporate partners regarding course content, scheduling, and registration.

• Collaborates with other instructors and Program Coordinator to develop schedules for trainings.

• Collaborates with Dean, Industry Liaison, Program Coordinator, other SOE staff, and others to develop, build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners.

• Collaborates in the creation of new and updated well control curriculum.

• May assist in resolving staff and student issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an advanced, related technical degree and five (5) years of relevant experience or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a position that required a Supervisor Certification from IADC.

• Specific oil and gas production program knowledge and certifications are preferred.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of employees in oil and gas industry, to be able to answer questions and provide relevant examples, usually associated with five or more years of work experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by a state in the United States for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Performs related duties.

Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position.
It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Associate Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.
Payroll and Benefits:
Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources.
Additional benefits available to Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more:
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program o Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention
• Voluntary Benefits

o Allstate/Aflac

o Liberty Mutual

Adjunct faculty teaching three (3) or more credit hours will have Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period. Contribution rates and retirement eligibility are available on the State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board website http://www.nmerb.org Adjunct faculty are not medical benefit eligible. State and federal taxes, FICA and social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application.
Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire.
The completion of a satisfactory background check is required.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.