Railroad Safety Instructor - Non-Credit Courses; NARS

Johnson County Community College

Position:
Railroad Safety Instructor - Non-Credit Courses (NARS)

Department:
Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position:
Non-Credit Instructor

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week:
Varies depending on department needs

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:
No

Starting Salary Range:
Competitive Rate of Pay

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is seeking experienced railroad professionals to serve as instructors for non-credit courses offered through the National Academy of Railroad Sciences (NARS). Instructors will teach classroom and hands‑on training in areas such as Maintenance of Way Operating Rules (MWOR), Shortline Engineer Training, Industrial Rail Operations Training (IROT), and related safety programs. This role is critical to ensuring participants meet industry standards for safe and efficient rail operations.

This position requires travel to client locations.

• At least five years experience in the railroad industry in operations, safety, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations, AAR standards, and railroad operating rules.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to deliver both classroom and hands‑on training.

• Prior teaching or training experience.

For Non-Credit Instructors

• More flexibility on scheduling

• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to the relevant coordinators or offices as listed on the JCCC website. Finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Selected applicants may be required to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained.

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