CDL Instructor

University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana•Texarkana, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Truck Driving Instructor, under the direction of the Director Business & Industry Relations ensures excellence in teaching and learning by providing high quality, relevant, and valued instruction in the subject matter.

Requirements

A current commercial driver’s license
Three years accident-free commercial driving experience
A current DOT medical certification, with no driver’s license suspended, cancelled, denied or revoked within the past 36 months
No more than eight (8) points of violations on the current driving record
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

Develop course syllabi, teaching resources, and related activities and provide instruction for assigned courses
Work effectively with the Director to develop, enhance, and promote the truck driving program
Effectively advise Consortium students
Maintain a weekly schedule consisting of at least 40 hours of combined instruction and office hours. Student advising shall be scheduled Monday through Friday during normal working hours or by appointment
Be available to instruct a minimum of one evening course as required to assist in providing responsible and flexible access to educational opportunities for students
Assist in providing services that develop and enhance students as members of the college community
Implement and use individual and program techniques that assess learning, improve instruction, and improve program outcomes
Actively participate in professional development activities to gain knowledge, understanding, and growth to remain current in the area of instructional responsibility
Other duties as assigned
Treat all students and employees with dignity
Challenge all learners to maximize their potential
Implement systems whereby all learners are given the opportunity to accept the challenges and responsibilities for learning and growing as students and citizens
Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and skill required to fulfill the position responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in using a computer as it relates to the position
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate commitment to student learning
Demonstrate effective team building and cooperation skills
Demonstrate competency in time management and organizational skills
Demonstrate commitment to the community college philosophy and Consortium goals
Other duties as assigned