Adjunct Instructor (CDL/HEO)

Ilisagvik College

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches one or more courses within the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) division of the Workforce Development Department (no more than 7.5 credits per semester). Classes to be taught will prepare students for the following licenses and certifications: Restricted Off‑Highway CDL, Restricted Class B CDL, Unrestricted Class A or B CDL, Forklift Operator. Given the on-site nature of these and related courses, Ilisagvik College welcomes applicants from throughout Alaska.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
Demonstrated experience with distance delivery.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications and / or experience related to job description.
Must have a clean driving record, an Alaska Commercial Driver License, and have held that license for at least 5-years.
A minimum of one year teaching experience in the appropriate field, or equivalency experience.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent.
Have appropriate certificates, journeyman-level, or experience, in commercial driving and/or heavy equipment operations.
Have a minimum of 400 hours of training experience in a post-secondary environment.
Possess a current State of Alaska Driving Instructor Permit.
Valid Alaska A/CDL license with all operator endorsements.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.
Teach course material in an academic setting such as permit preparation or CDL endorsement trainings.
Teach course material in a laboratory (hands-on) setting such as behind-the-wheel drivers ed, behind-the-wheel CDL, and/or heavy equipment operations.
Develops and submits current course syllabus, using the college template.
Maintains office hours (in-person, telephonically, or online).
Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate attendance, grades, and reports.
Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required.
Participates in professional development as necessary to be proficient in the college’s current technologies and learning platform.
Coordinates with Department Faculty and administration on topics such as scheduling, road exams, DOT physicals, and DOT drug screening.
Travel to North Slope villages for VEWFD courses and activities as available.
Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Performs other related duties as assigned.