Composites Instructor

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking an Instructor to teach mechanical properties and strengths and limitations of composite materials. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible position.

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus is located in Salina, Kansas - a town of approximately 50,000 in close proximity to two major highways, and 65 miles west of K-State's main campus in Manhattan. The Salina campus is centered around the student experience emphasizing innovative learning, real-world experiences and industry connections. We are a tight-knit family with a small college feel and the resources of a Big 12 university.

K-State was named one of America's Best-in-State Employers (Forbes, 2019). Beyond offering an unmatched sense of community K-State provides employees with a variety of benefits, including health care, retirement options, discounted event tickets and much more.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required
• 2+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree preferred
• Highly preferred - 1-3 years of relevant experience as an Airframe mechanic, and/or Part 147 teaching experience, and/or Certified Composite Technician with 1-3 years of composites experience
• 5-10 years of composites manufacturing or closely related field
• 1 year of experience in installation, maintenance, and operation of machine tools and related laboratory equipment
• Experience in standard manufacturing shop practices and equipment
• Experience in use of CAD and CAM software in the design and manufacturing of products
• Excellent verbal communications skills and able to communicate well with faculty, students, and outside organizations

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

• A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) certifications preferred

Additional Role Information:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Applications close on August 12, 2025

$70,000 - $80,000, depending on qualifications