Truck Driver Adjunct Instructor; Pool Job Denton area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Truck Driver Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Application Pool Notice
Laredo College continuously accepts applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors to create a pool of candidates for each session/semester. Applications will be reviewed and positions will be filled based on department needs. Applications received for this pool will remain active for one year.

Position Requirements
Upon employment, candidate must reside in the state of Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Truck Driver Adjunct Instructor is responsible to provide instruction and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in the area of Commercial Truck Driving. Instructor will provide students with the understanding and skills necessary to function productively in the transportation industry.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives as stated in the syllabus of the assigned courses and create a wholesome, meaningful learning environment in the classroom. Present a positive attitude toward teacher-student learning relationships.

Follow daily lesson plans to ensure quality, consistency, and uniformity of instruction and student conduct.

Keep accurate attendance records and submit required class documents on a timely manner.

Provide students with information about the goals and requirements of each course, the nature of the course content and the methods of evaluation to be employed including required classroom behavior.

Measure sure each student’s progress through the use of written exams or performance assessments essential to mastery of unit objectives. Endorse student skill advancement reports and advise students on their progress covering course material. Provide supplemental materials and/or instruction when necessary.

Be responsible for the efficient and safe operation, care, and appearance of assigned equipment.

Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Develop and maintain relationships with prospective employers in the truck driving industry so as to keep current with employer demands and facilitate placement for graduating students.

Represent LC at job fairs, informational fairs, orientations, etc. to present information about the truck driving career, when necessary.

Work a flexible schedule as determined by instructional activities.

Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Continuing Education, Dean of Community Education, VP of Instruction and/or President.

NOTICE:
Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
Three years of experience in over the road driving and knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License, including all endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles & Triples) and must maintain requirements for Class A Commercial Driver’s License including all endorsements.

Preferred:

Associates Degree.
Previous teaching experience.
Ability to teach the necessary skills for students to earn a State of Texas Class A Commercial License.
Must be ethical when evaluating student outcomes.
Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with the program staff and participants.
Must be knowledgeable, mature, and concerned with the academic progress of participants.
Bilingual preferred.
Possess basic knowledge of routine maintenance and repairs of Tractor-Trailer units.
Must demonstrate enthusiasm.
Must be a self-starter and positive role model.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
Ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.

Supervision Exercised
N/A

Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Coordinator.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be…


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