Careers

The only thing better than attending Northwest Tech as a student is coming to work here every day! 

Why Work for Northwest Tech?

There is a good chance folks hear "family atmosphere" a lot when looking around for a new position, but at Northwest Tech, we actually live it. We are firm believers in an "all-in" culture of doing what is needed to get the job done. We have a little over 70 employees on our team of faculty, staff, and administration, and we do everything we can to support one another and - most importantly - our students. Sometimes this means we have team members helping run mud volleyball pits, serving popcorn to students, jumping in as guest speakers in classes, serving together on our community volunteer day, and a variety of on-campus projects we run every year. 

Our Community

If you are not from the area and are considering a position here, the community of Goodland is a wonderfully warm little city on the High Plains. We have a little over 3,500 people in the county and incredible support (that continues to grow) from our community and workforce partners for the work we do at the college. We have one of the largest service areas in the state of Kansas and we work hard to provide opportunities for students and employers across the 17 counties in NW Kansas we serve. 

Program Success

Moving to the classroom and shops, we're incredibly good at providing top-notch technical education for our students specifically designed to meet the needs of our employer partners. Each year, we consistently place in the top 25 two-year public colleges in the nation on our student success rates (i.e. our ability to get kids from orientation to graduation). That places us in the top 3% nationally for our ability to successfully provide education for our students. That doesn't happen without an incredible team of employees in every role on campus. 

Nearly all of our programs have achieved 100% job placement. Industry demand for our students is at an all-time high, salaries for our graduates are even higher, and it's a great time to be in technical education. 

Benefits

Here are a few quick benefits we offer our employees because we know there is more to making a decision to work here than just what you get paid. If you want to learn more about our benefits, be sure to check out the employee handbook at the bottom of the page or contact our HR office.

• Insurance: We cover the cost of every employee's single health plan through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. This means as an employee, if you take the single plan coverage, there is no cost to you - we have you covered! If you need coverage for your family and/or kids, we apply the value of the single plan toward the coverage you need for your family. 
• Leave days: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption are a part of our standard benefits package because a) life happens, and we all need the ability to take time off, and b) we want employees to have a great balance between work and life.
• Retirement: Every employee participates in the KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) program, which allows you to have retirement benefits when the time rolls around. 
• And many many more benefits!

So the question truly becomes....why NOT work for Northwest Tech? 

Online Employment Application

Open Positions:

Currently, we are actively seeking great people to fill the following positions.

• Title III Grant-funded Project: 1 opening

  Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is a two-year technical college located in
  Goodland, Kansas.

  The College is seeking three qualified student affairs professionals to launch our new student success
  Title III initiative that will focus on establishing and implementing early intervention techniques,
  implementation of student academic monitoring software, career preparation, and assisting students as
  they head into the workforce.

  The Director of Title III is responsible for leading related program initiatives, monitoring grant funding
  for the project, and providing leadership for the recently awarded Title III grant. Preferred qualifications
  include: Master’s degree in education, counseling, public administration, or related fields; Supervisory
  experience; Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with state or federally funded educational
  opportunity programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for underrepresented and first-
  generation college students; Experience implementing innovative, culturally responsive, and inclusive
  instructional models and pedagogies that foster increased academic support for low-income,
  underrepresented students.

  A Few Northwest Tech Highlights:

  • The College has been an Apple Distinguished School since 2011 and was the first two-year college in the nation to launch an iPad one-to-one initiative.
  • The College is currently an emerging HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) with the goal of becoming an HSI within the next few years as our campus population continues to grow.
  • The College has consistently ranked among the top 25 two-year public colleges in the nation for graduation rates, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
  • Campus population is small and diverse with around 325 full-time students each year, allowing for faculty and staff to get to know our students.

  To apply submit an Employment Application, (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application), Resume, and Transcripts (unofficial – official required if hired) to:
  Sherri Knitig, VP for Operations
  Northwest Tech
  1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668
  Goodland, KS 67735
  sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu
  E.O.E./A.D.A.

• Cloud and Crypto Computing Instructor

  Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is a two-year technical college located in Goodland, Kansas.

  The Cloud and Crypto Computing program is one of the fastest growing technical majors at Northwest Tech. We are searching for a new faculty member who has a background in computer science/cloud computing.

  Specific to this program, the college is engaged with a rapidly growing, coding/IT industry presence in the region, driving numerous new job opportunities and program demand.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar area is required.
  • Computer coding experience required.

  Preferred Areas of Expertise:

  • Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming.
  • Experience with Full Stack Development (Database, Server Code, and Front-End Code).
  • Willingness to learn new concepts such as Solidarity, Angular, Express, Kotliin, and Swift.
  • Experience with Dev Ops, utilization of Docker and Kubernetes, AWS, Git and Code Pipelines are a plus.

  A Few Northwest Tech Highlights:

  • The College has been an Apple Distinguished School since 2011 and was the first two-year college in the nation to launch an iPad one-to-one initiative.
  • The College is currently an emerging HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) with the goal of becoming an HSI within the next few years as our campus population continues to grow.
  • The College has consistently ranked among the top 25 two-year public colleges in the nation for graduation rates, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
  • Campus population is small and diverse with around 325 full-time students each year, allowing for faculty and staff to get to know our students.

  Open until filled. To apply submit Resume, and Transcripts (unofficial – official required if hired) and an Employment Application, (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application), to:

  Sherri Knitig, VP for Operations

  Northwest Tech

  1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668

  Goodland, KS 67735

  sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

• Business Instructor

  Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is a two-year technical college located in Goodland, Kansas. The College is seeking a qualified instructor to teach courses in the Business program. Primary instruction is face-to-face on-campus, with some online coursework.

  Requirements: MBA preferred; BSBA or similar degree is required. Applicants with the bachelor’s degree will be required to complete a master’s degree in a business area within the first three years of teaching (to meet HLC qualifications).

  A few Northwest Tech highlights include: the College has been an Apple Distinguished School since 2011 and was the first two-year college in the nation to launch an iPad one-to-one initiative, the College is currently an emerging HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) with the goal of becoming an HSI within the next few years as our campus population continues to grow, the College has consistently ranked among the top 25 two-year public colleges in the nation for graduation rates, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, and the campus population is small and diverse with around 325 full-time students each year, allowing for faculty and staff to get to know our students.

  Open until filled. To apply submit Resume, and Transcripts (unofficial – official required if hired) and an Employment Application (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application).

  Sherri Knitig, VP for Operations
  Northwest Tech
  1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668
  Goodland, KS 67735
  sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu
  E.O.E./A.D.A.

• CNA Adjunct Instructor

  Northwest Tech is seeking an individual to serve as the Certified Nurse Aide instructor.  This is a part-time, adjunct position that involves teaching the 90-hour nurse aide program, coordinating various clinical sites, and communicating with KDADS on all course approval and reporting requirements.

  Qualified applicants must hold a current Kansas License Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) license or current LPN/RN unencumbered license and be in good standing, and have a minimum of two years full-time licensed nursing experience (LPN or RN).

  Licensed experienced must include one of the following:

  At least 1,750 hours of experience in a setting which demonstrates long-term nursing care or complete annually at least 7 hours of professional continuing education in “Person Centered Care for the Adult Care Home” and meet at least one of the following requirements (experience supervising nurse aides, experience teaching adults, complete a course in teaching adults, or complete a professional continuing education offering on supervision or adult education).

  Interested persons shall complete an online employment application at https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application and attach copies of their resume, references and valid credentials. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Open until filled.

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

   

   

• Psychology Instructor - Adjunct Position

  Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is located in the high plains in Goodland, Kansas. The College is seeking a qualified instructor to teach electives in the social/behavioral sciences, such as Psychology and Sociology, etc. This will be a part-time adjunct position.

  A successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the mission of a rural technical college and have experience teaching in a diverse environment. They must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.

  A Master’s degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning is required. Prior instructional experience a plus.

  Open until filled.

  Northwest Tech is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is nationally recognized for student success and graduation rates. 

  To apply submit an Employment Application, Resume, and Transcripts (unofficial – official required if hired) to:

  Sherri Knitig, VP for Operations

  Northwest Tech

  1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668

  Goodland, KS 67735

  sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

   

• Program Director/Respiratory Therapy Instructor

  Join the Northwest Tech faculty team as a Respiratory Therapy Instructor and pass your skills onto the next generation of students entering the workforce. We are looking for a focused and team-oriented instructor to prepare students with entry-level skills to pass the board exams granting the titles of Certified Respiratory Therapist and Registered Respiratory Therapist. The desired candidate must be able to teach Cardiopulmonary A&P; Patient Assessment & Planning; Respiratory Care Sciences; Respiratory Care I; Respiratory Care Pharmacology; Cardiopulmonary Pathology & Treatment; Clinical Practice I.  Position will remain open until filled. 

  To apply submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcripts (unofficial – official required if hired) and Employment Application (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application) to:

  Sherri Knitig, Vice President of Operations
  1209 Harrison Street
  PO Box 668
  Goodland, KS 67735
  Email: sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

• CDL Trainer(s)

  Northwest Tech is hiring CDL trainers. We have recently revamped our CDL training program to meet the current federal regulations. The program consists of eight short courses; some are classroom-based reviews for written exams and others are individualized courses for practice driving on the range and road. We also offer courses for the (S), (P), (H), (N), and (T) endorsements.

  Duties vary based on experience and preferences.

  • Classroom instruction: Help students prepare for written exams. These positions will be paid an adjunct contract for teaching.
  • Practice Driving: Help students learn how to drive commercial vehicles. These positions will be paid an hourly wage; hours are to be arranged with students in the CDL program.
  • Record keeping/documentation: Must comply with federal guidelines for tracking student hours; must be able to use the federal portal to submit reports

  Please complete the NWKTC job application and the CDL instructor application form.

  Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience as a commercial driver (i.e. combination vehicle; school bus: passenger vehicle)
  • Valid Class A CDL License
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Good driving record: No more than 3 moving violations in the last 2 years; no suspensions; no history of DUI or DWI; no preventable accidents

  Preferred Qualifications

  One or more of the following Endorsements: (S), (P), (H), (N), and (T)

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

• Maintenance Staff

  Northwest Tech is seeking a highly skilled, responsible, energetic and reliable person to serve as a member of the maintenance team. This position will be responsible for performing custodial duties, building maintenance, as well as grounds duties. Position open until filled. Interested persons are requested to complete an online application at https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application.

  E.O.E./A.D.A.

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Employee Handbook

 

Northwest Kansas Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. 

EOE disclaimer: NWKTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex. Accusations concerning sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and age discrimination should be referred to the TITLE IX COORDINATOR/AGE ACT COORDINATOR, Dean of Student Advancement at 785-890-3641. Accusations based on disability or race, color, or national origin should be referred to SECTION 504 COORDINATOR/ADA COORDINATOR/TITLE VI COORDINATOR, Dean of Academic Advancement, located at 1209 Harrison (785-890-3641).