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Central Christian College of Kansas
Instructor: Manufacturing
Direct Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer
Status: Full time (12 months), Exempt
Department: Academics
Job Location: McPherson, KS
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the instructor provides appropriate discipline specific academic and administrative leadership to coursework; including Residential, Dual-Credit, and Online modalities. Instructors at Central Christian College of Kansas are life-long learners who also serve as content specialists with pedagogical skills appropriate for the collegiate learning environment. Aligned with this role, instructors also are expected to serve as models and mentors, ministering to students in alignment with our Wesleyan-holiness heritage, vision, mission, and purpose.
This inaugural Instructor of Manufacturing will help launch and shape a values-driven manufacturing and technical innovation pathway, establishing curriculum, instructional culture, industry alignment, and student formation within a Christ-centered educational environment. The position is intentionally designed for a practitioner-educator-someone who brings deep respect for skilled trades, applied engineering, and workforce preparation, and who understands that technical competence and character formation are not competing priorities, but complementary outcomes. As the first instructional hire in this program, the successful candidate will teach across introductory and intermediate manufacturing courses, help refine applied labs and work-based learning experiences, and collaborate closely with industry partners, administrators, and future faculty as the program grows.
Qualifications
• A master's degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree accompanied by substantial, documented professional experience and/or industry-recognized certifications in manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering technology, or a closely related discipline.
• A clear and consistent Christian faith, evidenced through personal conduct, professional practice, and commitment to Christ-centered education. The successful candidate must be able to support and advance the College's mission to provide a Christ-centered education for character.
• Teaching experience in manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering technology, or skilled trades education or significant industry experience in manufacturing, machining, automation, maintenance, quality, or related fields
• Experience with industry-recognized credentials (e.g., OSHA, NIMS, CNC, automation, quality systems)
• Familiarity with work-based learning models, apprenticeships, or co-op programs
• Comfort working in startup or growth-oriented academic environments
• Interest in program development, curriculum design, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Essential Responsibilities
The duties listed below are not designed to be comprehensive. Some duties, responsibilities, and standards may be added, subtracted, and modified as appropriate to the needs of the College.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in manufacturing, industrial arts, and applied engineering coursework, with emphasis on hands-on learning, safety, and professional practice
• Integrate Christian worldview, ethical reasoning, and character formation naturally into technical instruction and student mentoring
• Support the development and continuous refinement of curriculum aligned with industry standards, stackable credentials, and workforce expectations
• Facilitate laboratory-based learning environments with strong attention to safety, process discipline, and student accountability
• Participate in the development of work-based learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, job shadowing, and industry-mentored projects
• Collaborate with local manufacturers, secondary education partners, and advisory boards to ensure program relevance and workforce alignment
• Assist with assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts related to accreditation, credentialing, and institutional reporting
• Contribute to the broader mission of Central Christian College through advising, mentoring, and participation in campus life
Because this is a founding role, responsibilities will evolve as the program expands and additional faculty are hired.
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