Adjunct Faculty - Truck Driving Instructor

Moraine Park Technical College•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Moraine Park Technical College is hiring two adjunct Truck Driving Instructors to teach daytime, weekday classes at the Beaver Dam Campus and Horicon Regional Center. Instructors prepare and facilitate learning, establish a safe and professional environment, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, submit grades, and maintain required student records and confidentiality. The role may also contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, college promotion, and relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections, community, and industry partners. Instructors are expected to stay current with occupational practices and complete required training and annual professional development. Flexible scheduling may include evenings and weekends. Teaching or travel may take place at other college campuses, client or contract work sites, and Department of Corrections institutions. The position offers up to 18 hours per week, with adjunct pay starting at $39.85 per hour based on course configuration.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years (4,000 hours) of paid occupational experience related to the program area, including one year (2,000 hours) within the past five years; alternatively, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years (four semesters of full-time teaching or eight semesters of part-time teaching at an accredited institution).
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
Experience with most of the following: pre/post-trip inspections, shifting manual transmissions, coupling and uncoupling trailers, backing maneuvers, mirror adjustment, commercial motor vehicle driving and other hands-on vehicle activities, and emergency driving and skid control techniques.
Working knowledge of most of the following: truck maintenance and basic repair; local, state, and federal regulatory requirements in operational or training capacities; current D.O.T. road evaluation requirements; truck driving laws; truck and trailer configurations; and scaling requirements and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and accepting work environment.
Satisfactory completion of applicable health-screen requirements, which may include a criminal background check, drug test, and/or immunization verification.
Ability to meet flexible scheduling requirements that may include evenings and weekends.
Ability to teach and/or travel to other MPTC campuses, client or contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections institutions, as required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to speak and write in English and Spanish in professional settings.
Additional endorsements, such as hazmat, tank vehicle, double/triple trailers, and/or a combination of tank vehicle and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and facilitate learning in assigned courses according to the College’s core values.
Establish a professional and safe learning environment.
Model appropriate workplace skills and behavior.
Maintain a positive learning climate through classroom management and by monitoring and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
Meet student learning needs using a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by FERPA.
Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
Provide timely verbal and written feedback to support student growth and development.
May participate in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and updates.
Assist with student recruitment and positively promote College programs and services.
Promote retention and student success through referrals to College services and resources.
Maintain relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections, community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
Maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices.
Complete annual professional development activities related to Faculty Quality Assurance Standards competencies.
Complete all required training.