Adjunct Instructor, Professional Truck Driver Training Program - PTT (2026-2027)

PeopleAdmin•Milford, CT

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor teaches assigned courses in the Professional Truck Driver Training Program, including Commercial Carrier Driver Training, in classroom and laboratory settings. The instructor uses a variety of instructional strategies, develops and revises course objectives and materials, advises students, evaluates student progress, and maintains accurate records. The role also includes administering specified commercial driver’s license examinations and contributing to program and college activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of recent work experience as an over-the-road commercial tractor/trailer driver.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in assigned subject areas according to course objectives, using strategies such as lectures, small-group activities, and demonstrations.
Prepare and administer student evaluations and maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, and progress.
Maintain and improve teaching and subject-matter knowledge through in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and self-study.
Attend division and college staff meetings, serve on committees, and participate in program advisory committee meetings.
Advise afternoon and evening students on academic progress, courses needed for graduation, and division and college policies and procedures; serve as a first point of communication between students and college staff.
Develop and revise course objectives, content, descriptions, instructional strategies, classroom and laboratory policies, grading structures, and strategies using approved college curriculum forms.
Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks for course use.
Work with colleagues, students, staff, and supervisors to support a positive image of the program and college and facilitate assigned recruitment, placement, and orientation services.
Administer commercial driver’s license backing and road tests.
Monitor and evaluate student progress and keep accurate student records.
Support and promote a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment where students and employees feel valued and empowered, and support college policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities.