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Workforce Development Instructor - Part-time

Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507
Jan 06, 2026

Part time / Adjunct Business: Other Sciences and Technology: other Other Professional fields Workforce Education

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Position Information

Position Title	Workforce Development Instructor - Part-time
Department	Workforce Development
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Job Summary	Missouri Western State University is seeking workforce development instructors to teach continuing education courses on an as-needed basis in the fields of leadership, Lean, construction/industrial technology, IT certifications, mechanical technician training and electrical technician training. This position may require day or evening and face to face instruction. This position is part-time and will only teach non-credit programs. About Missouri Western and the Houlne Center: Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and North Central Missouri College (NCMC) are collaborating to grow the region’s skilled manufacturing and construction workforce with Missouri Western’s newly constructed Houlne Center for Convergent Technology. The Center delivers practical, applied learning instruction in skilled manufacturing and construction professions as well as innovative service technologies – like AI, robotics, GIS, sensor technologies, information technology and cybersecurity – that drive those sectors and others. The Center is home both to a broad range of certificate and degree programs as well as offering targeted workforce training, designed to meet the needs of incumbent workers. The Houlne Center houses applied learning labs that mimic the equipment and facilities used in today’s and tomorrow’s manufacturing technology, industrial technology, and construction technology employer’s factory floors and job sites. The Center is the capstone of an increasingly comprehensive ecosystem of technology-based professional education founded upon the alliance of MWSU and NCMC, with partners at the Saint Joseph School District and Hillyard Technical Center. Learn more about the *Houlne Center* opportunities here:
Essential Job Duties	Take attendance Be present for all scheduled training or classroom hours Be available for student inquiries via email or telephone and respond in a timely and professional manner. Present the subject matter curriculum in its entirety within the time frame allotted Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus, catalog and/or other published outline of the program content Show respect to all students and participants at all times Dress in a business casual and professional manner at all times Work creatively in all assigned programs to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention and success Performs other duties of a similar nature or level Abides by all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the employee handbooks and academic catalogs.
Required Qualifications	Associate’s degree with 2+ years industry specific experience, or 5+ years of industry experience Proficiency in the area of study, including proof of certifications and qualifications where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. The ability to confidently present subject matter knowledge and feel comfortable presenting in front of groups of people. The ability to relate curriculum with appropriate real-world experience. Comfortable using a laptop with Microsoft and Google applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive and Google Docs.
Physical Demands	Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands	This position may require evening or weekend hours of work.
Hours of Work	Limited teaching engagements throughout the year for workforce development. Possible days, evenings or weekends.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PT040P
Number of Vacancies	10
Desired Start Date	05/01/2025
Open Date	04/18/2025
Priority Deadline	09/01/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
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About Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive, state-supported institution serving more than 5,000 students on a beautiful 744-acre campus about 45 minutes north of Kansas City. Missouri Western is an active partner in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves. A distinct focus on applied learning and applied research is a hallmark of the innovative teaching and learning environment.

At Missouri Western, Griffons Succeed!

Missouri Western State University has a proud tradition of providing a high quality, affordable education to students in the state of Missouri and beyond. We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and offering professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.

Students come from throughout the United States and more than 25 countries. And our alumni live and work around the world. From its humble beginnings in 1915, Missouri Western continues to deepen its impact on the community, region, nation and world.

Accreditation

Missouri Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HLC accredits institutions of higher education in 19 states and has approximately 1,000 member institutions.

Accreditation supports our ongoing focus on institutional improvement, ensures that we remain accountable to our constituencies, and provides us with a broad framework for action as we work to achieve our mission.

Missouri Western’s accreditation was reaffirmed on January 24, 2017 and participates in the Open Pathway. We value the insights provided through the accreditation process and seek to use this information to strengthen our institution.

Missouri Western is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. When states join SARA, they agree to follow uniform processes for approving their eligible institutions’ participation. They also agree to deal with other states’ SARA institutions in a common way when those institutions carry out activities in SARA states other than their own. For a list of schools holding NC-SARA membership, please click here.

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Missouri Western also has the All-Steinway School designation, the American Chemical Society curriculum approval, and the American Bar Association approval.

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