Adjunct Faculty-Commerical Driver's License (CDL)

Western Wyoming Community Col • Rock Springs, WY

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in Commercial Driver Training classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs and possibly college Outreach locations. Classes include, but are not limited to: Commercial Driver Training (Class A and B), Defensive Driving, Pre-Trip, and Log Book. It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner, and strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual must follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Requirements

• Current valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements, including Class A, with good driving record.
• Three years of previous work experience in driving trucks with trailers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of Workforce Safety.
• Knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles and practices of the teaching of Commercial Driver Training, Defensive Driving, Pre-Trip, and Log Book courses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Academic Credential Options: If no degree beyond a High School diploma or the equivalent, must have twelve (12) years of discipline-specific training and tested experience. Associates degree combined with eight (8) years of discipline-specific training and tested experience. Bachelor's degree in related field combined with four (4) years of discipline-specific training and tested experience.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or certificate in related field combined with four (4) years of discipline-specific training and tested experience.
• Experience using active approaches to learning; experience using alternative methods of learning, such as interactive software, Internet, or individualized modular programs.
• Demonstrated prior teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses, to include: Commercial Driver Training (Class A and B), Defensive Driving, Pre-Trip, and Log Book courses.
• Provides quality learning experiences for all students in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of the course's standards and objectives.
• States clear objectives and criteria in each course syllabus; follows the Curriculum Committee's guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates appropriate Western Goals for Student Success into each course; evaluates students' performance in light of these objectives and criteria.
• Designs and implements effective learning processes for students; provides feedback on student improvement in attaining the College's Learning Goals.
• Learns to communicate clearly and effectively using the college network system, including the e-mail and calendar system, MyWestern, Canvas, and word processing; integrates learning with technology into the classroom as appropriate.
• Refers students to the resources in the College Learning Center, Peer Tutor Center, NetTutor, Library, Mustang Success, and Wellbeing and Accessibility.
• Maintains an inventory of all assigned equipment and supplies in assigned areas; takes prudent efforts to safeguard Western physical resources from unauthorized use. Maintains safe working conditions and practices.
• Submits syllabi, student evaluations, grades, and other required information in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services