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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?
Open Positions:
Currently, we are actively seeking great people to fill the following positions.
Admissions Representative
Northwest Tech, located in Goodland, KS is seeking an Admissions Representative to promote the educational opportunities available at the college to prospective students. Admissions representatives are our front-line boots on the ground recruiters who are responsible for marketing, connecting, and developing relationships with high school staff and prospective students as we work to grow Northwest Tech.
Position Requirements:
The admissions position requires strong communication and computer skills. Selected individuals will be responsible for a college recruiting region and adhering to college admission practices. Representatives are expected to develop and maintain relationships with prospective students. Position requires travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Degree requirements:
Associate's degree required.
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.Title III Grant-funded Project: 2 openings
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.The Career Counselor is responsible for providing career counseling and guidance to Northwest Tech
students as well as creating a college-wide work-based learning program (internships/apprenticeships,
etc.) to support technical programs. Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in counseling,
psychology, social work or related field; minimum of 3 years working with college students from varying
cultural backgrounds; experience working with employers and with offering career guidance to college
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
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Business Instructors
Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is a two-year technical college located in Goodland, Kansas.
The College is seeking qualified instructors to teach courses in the Business program.
Program courses include: Intro to Business; Leadership; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Accounting I; Principles of Management; Principles of Marketing; Entrepreneurship. Each instructor will have a course load that relates to their area of expertise.
Primary instruction is face-to-face on-campus, with some online coursework. Our Business Technology students are a diverse group of students (many are student athletes).
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).
Benefits: Assistance with housing, meals, and living expenses available along with healthcare and other benefits.
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), 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.English Composition/Technical Writing Instructor
Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is located in the high plains in Goodland, Kansas. Northwest Tech is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is nationally recognized for student success and graduation rates. Northwest Tech became the first two-year college in the nation to implement a full one-to-one iPad initiative in the classroom.
With nearly all of our technical programs taught in a cohort model, our students experience a significant amount of contact with faculty, leading to high student success rates. We have a small, diverse campus, with a student body of approximately 400 full-time students pursuing degrees and technical certificates.
The College is seeking a qualified full-time English instructor to teach English Composition I, English Composition II, Technical Writing, and other writing courses. Primary instruction is face-to-face on-campus, with some online coursework.
As a member of the College faculty, an instructor will be expected to participate in division and college-wide activities, including the Curriculum and Assessment committee. 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 with at least 18 graduate credits in English composition/rhetoric from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning is required. Prior instructional experience a plus. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is part of the state KPERS retirement system. Open until filled.
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
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Northwest Kansas Technical College is seeking a Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Northwest Tech is a small, rural technical college located in Goodland, KS.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: operating the women’s basketball program (recruiting, scheduling, fundraising, travel, budgeting and practice plans); coach, teach, and train students in skills and strategies related to competition; and mentor and maintain discipline of student athletes ensuring their academic progress. The coach shall represent Northwest Tech and the program in a professional manner, while enforcing college and NJCAA and KJCCC guidelines governing the sport.
Please complete the online application at https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application and attach a resume and references. E.O. E./A. D. A.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Northwest Tech, Goodland, KS, is seeking an assistant men’s basketball coach. The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in all aspects from recruiting to the development and administration of a successful NJCAA/KJCCC intercollegiate sports program.
Previous coaching experience is desired. Work hours for an assistant collegiate coach/recruiter are non-traditional and extensive travel will be necessary in order to be successful in this position.
Open until filled.
To apply submit an Employment Application, (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application), and/or Resume to:
Sherri Knitig, VP of Operations
Northwest Tech
1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668
Goodland, KS 67735 sherri.knitig@nwktc.edu
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
Northwest Tech, Goodland, KS, is seeking an assistant women’s softball coach. The assistant coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in all aspects from recruiting to the development and administration of a successful NJCAA/KJCCC intercollegiate sports program.
Previous coaching experience is desired. Work hours for an assistant collegiate coach/recruiter are non-traditional and extensive travel will be necessary in order to be successful in this position.
Open until filled.
To apply submit an Employment Application, (https://www.nwktc.edu/employment-application), and/or Resume to:
Sherri Knitig, VP of 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.
Social/Behavioral Science 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, Sociology, Ethics. Preferred instruction is face-to-face on-campus, with some online coursework. This may be either a part-time or full-time position.
As a member of the College faculty, an instructor will be expected to participate in division and college-wide activities. 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. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is part of the state KPERS retirement system. Open until filled.
Northwest Tech is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is nationally recognized for student success and graduation rates. Northwest Tech became the first two-year college in the nation to implement a full one-to-one iPad initiative in the classroom.
With nearly all of our technical programs taught in a cohort model, our students experience a significant amount of contact with faculty, leading to high student success rates. We have a small, diverse campus, with a student body of approximately 400 full-time students pursuing degrees and technical certificates.
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
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Child Care Specialist Instructor
Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is located in the high plains in Goodland, Kansas. Northwest Tech is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is nationally recognized for student success and graduation rates.
The College is seeking a qualified full-time Child Care Specialist instructor to teach online coursework and to develop/maintain a network of childcare providers willing to provide practical experience for students seeking the CDA certificate. This program focuses on the provisions and management of child care services and prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children’s developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Instruction includes child development and psychology; home and institution-based childcare; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies.
While the instruction will be conducted in an online format, the college requires the instructor be located on campus. As a member of the College faculty, an instructor will be expected to participate in division and college-wide activities. 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.
For this position, five or more years of experience as a childcare facility director is required. An associate degree in early childhood education or childcare services is required; however, a bachelor's degree in early childhood education is preferred. Prior online instructional experience is a plus. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is part of the state KPERS retirement system. Open until filled.
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
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Crime Scene Investigation Instructor
Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest Tech) is located in the high plains in Goodland, Kansas. The College is seeking a qualified CSI instructor to teach face-to-face classes on the Goodland campus. Courses include: Introduction to Forensic Science; Rules of Evidence; Technical Crime Scene Documentation; Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice; Criminal Law; Crime Scene Photography; Criminalistics – Physical Evidence/Biological Evidence; Drug Identification and Effects; Intro to Cyber Investigation; Interview & Interrogation; Terrorism and US Security; Forensic Pathology – Death Investigation; Crime Scene Reconstruction; Court Room Presentation.
At least two years experience working in a crime lab; a degree in a relevant area (Crime Scene Investigation; Forensic Sciences; etc.); or at least five years of law enforcement experience including evidence collection is required. A degree in Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice must include at least 18 hours of crime scene investigation course work. Prior instructional experience a plus. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is part of the state KPERS retirement system. Open until filled.
As a member of the College faculty, an instructor will be expected to participate in division and college-wide activities. 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.
Northwest Tech is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is nationally recognized for student success and graduation rates. Northwest Tech became the first two-year college in the nation to implement a full one-to-one iPad initiative in the classroom. With nearly all of our technical programs taught in a cohort model, our students experience a significant amount of contact with faculty, leading to high student success rates. We have a small, diverse campus, with a student body of approximately 400 full-time students pursuing degrees and technical certificates.
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, VP for Operations
Northwest Tech
1209 Harrison Ave, PO Box 668
Goodland, KS 67735
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.eduE.O.E./A.D.A.
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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).
