West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling , WV 26003
Posted 2 months ago
WV Northern Community College seeks qualified individuals for a part-time, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program Instructors (Adjunct).
Community, Workforce, and Continuing Education Adjunct Instructors are part-time, temporary instructors with the ability to develop, manage, and deliver effective educational experiences to adult learners from diverse backgrounds across a wide variety of topics.
Course offerings may include, but are not limited to:
Outdoor classes in vehicle lot
On-the-road instruction of students.
Indoor classroom courses on one of WVNCC Campuses or at a contracted location
In some cases, online learning methods may be utilized as part of coursework
Courses are scheduled in various ways and are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and on Saturdays throughout the year, based on the needs of the college, our community partners, our students, and the availability of instructors.
Adjunct instructors have instructional responsibilities consistent with the laws, rules, and procedures which guide all Economic and Workforce instructors and training providers. All EWD Adjunct Instructors are responsible for adhering to the following guidelines.
Promptly fill out and return any mandatory college forms
Use WVNCC email for all communication with students, other faculty, or staff (no personal or otherwise external email account)
Use the college approved course syllabus, remaining consistent with catalog description, student needs, and other institutional guidelines.
Collaborate with CDL Program Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
Plan and implement strategies and activities to accomplish course objectives/outcomes
Clarify assignments, expectations, attendance policy, grading policy, evaluation methods, and class procedures to students.
Evaluate students on the basis of their achievements toward these objectives/outcomes.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
Advise and assist students in matters related to course work outside the classroom
Arrive promptly and set up classroom before class start time. Meet each class during the scheduled hours for campus-based classes OR participate in teaching and learning activities as scheduled for online classes.
Ensure that class is held the required number of hours advertised during the term
Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, field trips, Web page, outline, or other special activities needed for a course.
Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
Complete all program and course assessment practices and instruments as requested.
Understand and use technology that will enhance the teaching/learning in the classroom
Dresses appropriately for the work-environment.
Keeps work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Adjunct instructors are eligible to receive reappointment; however, no number of appointments shall create any presumption of a right to reappointment or designation as tenured or full-time faculty or as regular part-time or full-time staff. Education and Licensure:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid, active Class A West Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain CDL Class A license upon hire.
CDL endorsements in tanker, doubles/triples, passenger, School Bus, and/or hazmat, preferred
Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical card or ability to obtain upon hire
Experience:
ExperienceExperience DetailsReqPref5 year +Commercial Driving Experience X 2 year +Adult education instruction and/or train the trainer experience X X
Knowledge in field, skill, or area of interest
Knowledge of relevant equipment, materials, policies, procedures, methods, and safety relative to the subject matter
Ability to effectively engage with students and deliver superior educational experience
Dependable, reliable, and punctual
Understands and respects deadlines
Responsive to requests
Collaborative mindset
Ability to effectively communicate across a wide-range of constituencies in a diverse environment
Ability to plan, organize, create, and adapt course materials for instructional purposes
Friendly, respectful and possessing strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
West Virginia Northern Community College