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Welding Instructor Hutchinson, KS

Welding Instructor

Full-Time • Hutchinson, KS
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Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Welding Instructor at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF). The nine-month position begins in August 2025 (the College is open to beginning the position sooner). The candidate should establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, and faculty. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will assess student learning and application of course objectives and competencies and design, develop, and maintain a course curriculum.  Participation in various professional activities, such as actively serving on program advisory committees with area businesses, recruiting and advising students is expected.  Must understand the importance of technology, integrity, innovative thinking, and teamwork to increase enrollment in a rural setting. The individual plays a prominent role in curriculum development through continual evaluation. The Welding Instructor is at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. The instructor will work closely with the Site Coordinator at HCF and will report directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Familiarity with American Welding Society and/or American Petroleum Institute welding codes.
  • Must have the ability to perform and teach:
    • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
    • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
    • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
    • The following thermal cutting processes: Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Arc Cutting, and Air Carbon Arc Cutting/Gouging.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Five years (minimum) industry experience required.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) certified welder (CW), Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential(s) preferred; must be willing to work toward both credentials. 
  • Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
  • Experience working with correctional facilities preferred. 

SALARY
Base salary is $43,200-$50,550, depending on credentials and experience. Additionally, there is a stipend for the position to teach an additional 16 credit hours per semester, which equates to $10,400. The total overload between the two semesters would raise the compensation by $20,800. The total compensation with the two semesters of overload would range from $64,000-$71,350.

Flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, holiday pay, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

APPLICATION
The priority deadline is May 31, 2025; however, the position will be open until filled.  To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all unofficial postsecondary transcripts, and references to: 

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
Materials may be emailed to hr@colbycc.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Colby Community College provides equality of 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 nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu 
 
Candidates identifying as a qualified person 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. 
Compensation: $43,200.00 - $71,350.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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