Part time CDL Instructor

Iowa Western Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a PT CDL Instructor.

Under minimal supervision, the instructor fosters student learning of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or Bus Driver state issued licensing Programs.

Teaching assignments may include lectures and hands-on skills at multiple IWCC locations.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of both programs.

Teaching experience is desirable.

* Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

* Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

* Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

* Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

* Provide instruction for CDL and/or Bus Driver courses including using college-approved syllabi, assessments, and grading practices.

* Evaluate and record student performance using IWCC's student learning platform.

* Communicate with IWCC staff, students, and faculty to ensure student success.

* Ability to demonstrate a pre-trip inspection and skills in backing, turning, shifting and driving techniques.

* Working knowledge of diesel truck operations, diesel engine, air brake, vehicle components and vehicle inspection.

* Maintain knowledge and skills with current DOT, industry rules, regulations and program training requirements.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Ability to deliver high quality classroom, in-cab and on-range instruction.

This includes skills course monitoring, road course monitoring and leadership to students in transportation programs.

* Ability to adapt to training content and approach, to meet a wide range of trainees with varying backgrounds.

* Project positive professional appearance, behavior and attitude.

* Be at least 21 years old.

* High School Diploma.

* Maintain a clean driving record.

* Have a valid Class A CDL license.

* Have at least two years of driving and over-the-road (OTR) experience.

* Ability to pass a background check.

* Ability to lift up to 30lbs * The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear * Ability to drive college owned semi/school bus or personal vehicle.