Position Title: Technical Instructor (Diesel Technology)
Department: WIT-Diesel Mechanics
Campus Location: Washburn Tech
Position Summary:
Washburn Institute of Technology seeks applications for an Diesel Technology Technical Instructor to begin August 1, 2026, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a 10-month, benefit-eligible position. Position will be at the Washburn Tech Bruce & Teresa McPherson Campus in Topeka.
Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
About Washburn University:
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.
Essential Functions:
• Develop a curriculum according to the course competencies in each course syllabus.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings.
• Develop assignments for the classroom and the lab.
• Enforce policies for safety and the use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab environment.
• Maintain student records for the program (i.e. Certification testing and the assessment plan).
• Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, administer tests, and assign grades.
• Share (as appropriate) student information with proper staff and departments.
• Use the university’s learning management system to track grades as required.
• Participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
• Foster a positive relationship with industry representatives and the community.
• Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect for students, staff, and colleagues.
• Maintain and/or advance training in industry-recognized certifications.
• Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field.
• Adhere to university policies.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
• Two years of experience (4000 hours) as a Diesel technician or military experience equivalent to two years experience as a Diesel technician.
• Industry-recognized certification or licenses relevant to the Diesel field.
• Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
• Certifications and/or official educational transcripts required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Inquiries pertaining to this position may be directed to Chaz Havens chaz.havens@washburn.edu.
Application Deadline: Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applications can be assured of full consideration if submitted by: July 1, 2026.
Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Background Check Required