"Instructor, Truck Driver Training - Adjunct"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor, Truck Driver Training - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach courses to students enrolled in the Truck Driver Training program. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum, including classroom and over-the-road (OTR) instruction and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Contacts

Program Director, Truck Driver Training

Education Required

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Current and valid NC Class “A” driver’s license or ability to obtain license prior to start of class.

Education Preferred

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required

• Four years of experience as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle with a current and clean driving record.
• Three years of relevant industry experience as a Class ‘A’ (tractor trailer driver) in over the road (OTR) 48 state operation in all types of weather and terrain.
• One year as a driver trainer or a graduate from a truck driver training school.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in truck driver training topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions to include behind the wheel, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of relevant industry experience as a Class ‘A’ (tractor trailer driver) in over the road (OTR) 48 state operation in all types of weather and terrain.
• Owner/Operator experience.
• Greater than one year as a driver trainer.
• Experience with NC Department of Transportation, state, and federal laws and regulations related to truck driver, driving safety and health practices.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. Daily hours vary and may include evenings and weekends.
2. Use technology according to industry standards.
3. Travel may be involved.

Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
2. No revocation or suspension of driver’s license in the last five years.
3. Not have convictions for moving violations totaling five or more points in the last three years.
4. No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude within the last ten years.
5. Successful completion of Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and drug test upon hire.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: 2019-027-TEMP-P
Open Date: 03/20/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts
Optional Documents: Other, License/Certification