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 1,900 students annually. 

In addition to a 57-acre main campus, a 60-acre farm is 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 and ranks near the top for graduation and retention rates among all Kansas community colleges. 

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Fiber Optic/Telecommunication Instructor at the Norton Correctional Facility. The nine-month position begins in May 2021. 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 working as a team to increase enrollment in a rural setting. The applicant will assist with hands-on training in the Sustainable/Renewable Energy Program, including Saturday boot camps in Colby, KS, held every eight weeks.

SALARY
Upper 30s, depending on credentials.

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

APPLICATION
The priority deadline for application is Friday, April 30; however, 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.

• High School Dipolma required, associate's degree and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with correctional facilities preferred.

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.