Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $37.41 per hour
Posted: October 2, 2025
Application Due: September 29, 2026
Category: CDL and Driver Education
Location: Maple Woods, Missouri

Job Overview

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) invites applications for the position of Adjunct Motorcycle Safety Instructor within the Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.). This is a part-time, non-credit faculty position located at the Maple Woods campus.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis due to program demand. Assignments depend on enrollment and operational needs.

About Metropolitan Community College

Founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute, MCC is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri. The college operates five campuses—Blue River, Longview, Maple Woods, Penn Valley, and MCC-Online—spanning about 550 acres and 47 major buildings.

MCC offers more than 125 associate degree and certificate programs and holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

Note: MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Responsibilities

As a Motorcycle Safety Instructor, you will:

• Perform basic motorcycle maintenance, including damaged parts replacement, fluid and leak repairs, and carburetor/fuel system adjustments.

• Conduct tire and brake replacements and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

• Safely transport, refuel, and test ride motorcycles to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Move motorcycles in and out of storage areas as needed.

• Deliver high-quality instruction and maintain accurate course records, grades, and other instructional duties as assigned.

Employment Guidelines

• Temporary faculty may teach up to 10 work units per semester (fall/spring).

• An additional 2 work units per term may be approved by the dean.

• A maximum of 24 work units per academic year is allowed.

• During summer, assignments are limited to 3.5 work units per month (June and July).

• Noncredit courses taught during the academic year count toward these limits.

  Combination Load Maximum: Faculty with both work unit and clock-hour duties must comply with MCC’s assignment limitations.

Required Qualifications

• Authorization from the Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program to teach in Missouri.

• Valid Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach number (must be attached as Other Document 01).

• Valid Driver’s License with motorcycle endorsement.

• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check upon hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Interest in working with students in an academic environment.

• Strong knowledge of motorcycle safety education and maintenance.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with a diverse community.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and administrators.

Physical Requirements

This position involves:

• Standing, walking, reaching, grasping, hearing, and visual acuity.

• Pushing and moving motorcycles as needed.

• Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. MCC prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Accommodation

MCC is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process.
For accommodation requests, contact the Office of Human Resources.