Workforce Innovation Instructor - Trainer
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $50-$110/hr. Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Employee category: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Workforce Innovation
Reports to: Director of Workforce Education & Training
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code:TBD
Location: Primarily KCKCC Tech Campus, but any other college and/or specified
location as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
The Workforce Innovation Instructor-Trainer provides expert-level teaching and
training services for customized, short-term, and industry-driven learning
experiences. This position supports Kansas City Kansas Community College's
Workforce Innovation Division, which bridges education and employment by
delivering responsive programs that meet the evolving needs of regional
employers, communities, and learners.
The Instructor-Trainer contributes to KCKCC's mission of advancing economic
mobility by providing high-quality, applied instruction across a range of
workforce topics—from soft skills and leadership to advanced technical
certifications and industry-specific training related advance manufacturing,
business, healthcare, HVAC, welding and a host of other topics.
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this instructor-trainer
position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to the increasing demand for
industry training courses spanning across multiple subject areas.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Deliver engaging, competency-based instruction for workforce, corporate,
or community-based training sessions (in-person, hybrid, or online).
Facilitate short-term credential, bootcamp, and customized training
programs aligned with employer or industry needs.
Collaborate with KCKCC Workforce Innovation staff to design or adapt
curriculum, assessments, and learning materials for assigned trainings.
Integrate real-world applications, case studies, and hands-on learning
aligned with adult education and industry best practices.
Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and evaluation records per
college and grant requirements.
Ensure safety, inclusivity, and professionalism in all instructional
settings (labs, classrooms, or off-site locations).
Represent KCKCC to community and industry partners with professionalism,
reliability, and a solutions-oriented approach.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Industry expertise with ability to translate real-world experience into
instruction.
Skilled in facilitating short-term, employer-driven training programs.
Ability to collaborate with college staff to align training to credentials
and outcome.
Ability to tailor instruction to employer-specific skills and performance
needs.
Skilled in delivering professional, solutions-oriented training for
business clients.
Ability to represent the College effectively with corporate partners.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and workforce training practices.
Ability to facilitate hands-on, competency-based learning experiences.
Ability to maintain accurate instructional records and documentation.
Effective communication and professionalism in instructional settings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of recent, directly related industry or workforce
experience in the subject area being taught (e.g., advanced
manufacturing, business, healthcare, HVAC, welding, or similar)
One (1) year of experience delivering instruction or training to adult
learners (e.g., corporate training, workforce programs, community
education, or postsecondary instruction)
Experience delivering training in in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats
Experience using basic instructional or workplace technology (e.g.,
Microsoft Office or a learning management system)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree in a related field (e.g., workforce development,
business, healthcare, skilled trades, or instructional area), or an
equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
Experience with short-term credentials, bootcamps, or customized employer
training.
Experience collaborating with workforce, corporate, or community partners.
Familiarity with industry credentials and employer-defined competencies.
Experience teaching in hybrid or online learning environments.
Knowledge of grant-funded program requirements (Perkins, WIOA, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May
require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on
sufficient enrollment or on program and scheduling changes.
To Apply
Visit www. kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions..
Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are
developed.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
