Railroad Safety Instructor Non-Credit Courses

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

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 vary depending on department needs. Opportunity for hybrid schedule:
No.

Starting Salary

$65.00 / hour

Position Summary

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) seeks 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 and requires travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on training in MWOR, Shortline Engineer Training, IROT, and related safety programs.
• Travel to client locations as required.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching or training experience.
• Unofficial transcripts required for all adjunct faculty and faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Non-Credit Instructors

• More flexibility on scheduling

Additional Incentives

• 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.

About JCCC

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 of dedication to smaller class sizes, more resources, and a thriving campus culture, not to mention competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Employment is in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Application

Process

To be considered for this position, please submit an application and resume. Consider applying prior to the review date listed in the posting.

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