Gunsmithing Instructor

Eastern Wyoming College provided pay range

The pay range for this position is provided by Eastern Wyoming College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$1,000.00/yr - $1,000.00/yr

Gunsmithing Instructor

Position:
Faculty, Full-time, Tenure-track, 9-month annual renewing contract, Benefits, FLSA Exempt;
College pays up to $1,000 for relocation expenses

Start Date:

August 13, 2026

Salary Hire Range: $42,118 - $60,439 annually for each 9-month contract (actual amount depends on education and experience)

The Gunsmithing Instructor is a full-time, benefited, tenure-track, faculty categorized position located at the Douglas Campus. The Instructor must use multiple learning methods in the classroom to maximize student learning. The position is responsible for facets of the Gunsmithing Program and curricula. The primary duty is to prepare and deliver in-class, hybrid, and/or online instruction to students. Strong personal leadership, organization, instruction, and communication skills are needed to meet program requirements and enable student success.

The Gunsmithing Instructor typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All full-time faculty are expected to teach fifteen (15) hours per semester with a total of thirty (30) per academic year. EWC requires a minimum of five (5) on campus office hours held throughout the week. The position may require minimal travel.

• Instruct assigned day, evening, and/or distance classes according to degree/program curricula
• Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment
• Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans in classroom, hybrid, and/or online settings per degree/program outline
• Utilize the Learning Management System (Canvas) to deliver course information to students
• Advise and mentor students through their plan of study
• Maintain current and accurate records of assigned courses and students; submit grades
• Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to improve curricula
• Create new courses to meet programmatic needs; assist in meeting accreditation requirements
• Aid and participate in student recruitment and retention
• Maintain and post regular office hours; be accessible to students outside normal class time
• Remain current in discipline and area of assignment
• Serve on standing and ad-hoc committees as assigned
• Participate in College training and operational events
• Attend and participate in graduation ceremonies
• Assist with the selection of adjunct faculty and provide for their support
• Approximate apportionment of time: 75% teaching courses in gunsmithing or related fields; 10% college and professional activities including committee work, assessment of student learning outcomes, and otherwise contributing to the collegiate needs of the institution; 10% advising and recruiting students; and 5% other duties as assigned
• Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

• Associate degree in Gunsmithing or related field
• Three years professional work experience directly related to gunsmithing assignment/duties
• Current and valid Federal Firearms License
• Previous professional teaching/instructor experience
• Current and valid state-issued Driver License

• Bachelor's degree in Gunsmithing or related field
• Six years of professional work experience directly related to gunsmithing
• Graduate of an accredited gunsmithing degree program
• Previous professional Gunsmithing Instructor experience
• Previous instruction experience in higher education

Posting Number: 162

Open Date: 10/29/2025

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Open Until Filled

Apply online at  and provide:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three letters of reference and recommendation
• Unofficial copies of college/university transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (single page)

• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting statements could lead to disqualification and employment termination
• Copies of official transcripts must be provided if hired
• Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service
• Employment contingent on successful background check results
• Driving record must meet College's insurability requirements
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• EWC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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