Company: Eastern Wyoming College (EWC)
Job Location:
Category: Other Technical and Career Faculty
Type: Full-Time
Position: The Gunsmithing Instructor is a 9 month, full-time, 40 hours weekly, benefitted, faculty categorized position located at the Douglas Campus.
Salary Hire Amount: $42,118 - $60,439 annually (actual amount depends on education and experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary: The Gunsmithing Instructor must use multiple learning methods in the classroom and laboratory to maximize student learning. The position is responsible for all facets of the entire Gunsmithing program and curricula. The primary duty is to prepare and deliver in-class and laboratory instruction to students. Strong personal leadership, organization, instruction, and communication skills are needed to meet program requirements and enable student success. All full-time faculty are expected to teach fifteen (15) hours per semester with a total of thirty (30) per academic year. EWC requires a minimum of five (5) on campus office hours held throughout the week. The Gunsmithing Instructor typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position does require minimal travel.
Essential Duties:
- Instruct assigned day, evening, and distance classes according to degree/program curricula
- Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment
- Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans in work group, classroom, and/or laboratory settings per degree/program outline
- Prepare and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment for instructional use
- Advise and mentor students through their plan of study
- Maintain current and accurate records of assigned courses and students; submit grades
- Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to improve curricula
- Create new courses to meet programmatic needs
- Aid and participate in student recruitment and retention
- Maintain and post regular office hours; be accessible to students outside normal class time
- Remain current in area of assignment
- Serve on standing and ad-hoc committees as assigned
- Participate in College training and operational events
- Attend and participate in graduation ceremonies
- Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Gunsmithing or related field
- Three years professional work experience directly related to gunsmithing assignment/duties
- Current and valid Federal Firearms License
- Previous professional teaching/instructor experience
- Current and valid state-issued Driver License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or related field
- Six years of professional work experience directly related to gunsmithing
- Graduate of an accredited gunsmithing degree program
- Previous professional Gunsmithing Instructor experience
- Previous instruction experience in higher education