Welding Instructor (Adjunct)

Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,100 students annually. 

In addition to a 57-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges. 

Job Description

CCC is seeking an adjunct on-farm Welding instructor. The Farm Welding course will be offered in a flexible schedule format. This unique position plays a crucial role in providing students with an opportunity to increase their farm welding skillsets and become more valuable and attractive to potential employers. Instructional responsibilities include oversight, development, implementation of projects, and teaching students the proper welding techniques. This selected candidate will provide guidance and support to students, addressing their questions and concerns effectively. Assessment of student performance through tasks, exams, and other evaluation methods is expected.

Students will be taught about the equipment required for farm welding jobs and how to safely handle related equipment. Students will gain an understanding of Oxyacetylene Cutting, M.I.G., and Arc welding and gain the ability to recognize and identify the qualities of a good weld. Students will also learn how to utilize proper measuring techniques.

SALARY
$650 per credit hour.

APPLICATION
The position will be open until filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to:

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability and skill to properly instruct students in using various welding equipment, including, but not limited to, chop saws, cutting torches; angle grinders; Sawzall, and arc and M.I.G. welders.
• In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will develop a course curriculum and assess student learning.
• Associate degree and/or at least two years of professional experience in the field.

Additional Information

Colby Community College provides equal opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as qualified persons with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.