Instructor, Forklift

Craven Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part‑time faculty to teach Forklift classes in the Workforce Development Department. Openings for these positions may not exist at the present time; however, upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted directly by the department on an as‑needed basis.

Day and/or evening classes available.

• Instruct, advise, guide, and assist students to achieve job skills and social skills necessary to become employed as a forklift operator.
• Integrate classroom and hands‑on experience enabling students to demonstrate competencies.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Provide instruction using handouts, texts, audiovisual, and project‑based learning.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operation of the class.
• Recruit and provide orientation for new students in the program.
• Maintain class records; prepare and submit instructional records, reports, and grades as established by institutional policy.
• Follow all safety and security procedures and notify campus leadership of deficiencies.
• Provide feedback to program supervisor regarding student progress and/or comprehension of course content in classroom or theory classes.
• Ensure confidentiality of all student records and information.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skill in subject specialty.
• Motivate and encourage students to successfully complete their program.
• Promote community awareness of program opportunities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Requires flexible hours; days, nights, and possibly weekends.

• Minimum 3 years of forklift driving experience.
• Valid forklift license.
• Competency gained through work experience.

• Five years of forklift driving experience.
• One year postsecondary teaching experience in subject matter.

• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must work well with others in a team environment.
• Should be familiar with and appreciate the mission of a community college.

Entry level

Part‑time

Education and Training