Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

Description

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time 10-month Commercial Truck Driving instructor at the Desoto Campus-Olive Branch Campus to provide modern instruction, a professional environment, and a solid reputation in our communities for quality instruction and highly qualified and desired graduates for employment.

Minimum Requirements: Must possess a current commercial CDL class A drivers license with air brake certification, clean motor vehicle report, and have a minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as commercial truck driver. Must be able to demonstrate successful experience in all areas of commercial truck driving to include safety, customer service, equipment operation, and maintenance. Have current hazmat endorsement or be willing to obtain hazmat endorsement. Demonstrate professional demeanor, positive contributions to a team, and desire for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualities: Prior commercial truck driving teaching/training experience.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

Continually ensure that all requirements of all partners are met.

Maintain a professional demeanor with all students, coworkers, and community members.

Provide excellent classroom and lab instruction in modern commercial truck driving practices through positive and inspiring learning experiences for all students using a variety of teaching methods and making every learning situation relevant to career preparation.

Prepare detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations for all units of instruction.

Recommend changes in the curriculum to maintain a current program.

Monitor the progress for each student in the program.

Work as a teammate with co-instructors.

Update and continually improve your own teaching techniques and skills.

Adhere to compliance regulations for all Federal and State guidelines related to professional licensing qualifications.

Teach the depth and scope of the class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog and relate the instructions to careers and employer expectations.

Prepare and grade examinations based upon course objectives, publish lesson schedule, and return all assignments in a timely manner.

Implement evaluation for outcomes assessment and achieve established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.

Work creatively in all classes, encourage students, and maintain satisfactory retention.

Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.

Accurately maintain attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, submit class roster daily, maintain a separate record of attendance and grades that is clearly labeled and turned in at the end of the term.

Accurately maintain all reports required by NWCC, Mississippi Community College Board, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and other partners.

Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and other college events as required by the College.

Participate with the commercial truck driving class in extracurricular activities, such as campus and community events.

Supervise all laboratory experience.

Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Maintain proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.

Maintain an active advisory committee which meets twice a year, minimally.

Visit industry to develop and maintain a good rapport with employers.

Take an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.

Assist students to find employment in an occupation related to training.

Serve on various faculty committees.

Contribute to the overall mission of the College by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate VP for Workforce Solutions and Career Tech Education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook email and calendar management

Analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of organization skills,

Ability to multi-task and prioritize and communicate clearly and effectively in a timely manner

Strong written and verbal business communication skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

Communicate with others in person

Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms

Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Must have ability to walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, and squat.

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

Application at

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Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone Number