Truck Driver Instructor (Part-Time)

Surry Community College partners with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute for the Truck Driver Training Program. To apply for this position, use the following link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cccti/jobs/2519505/part-time-instructor-truck-driver. The position's location is at SCC's Yadkin Campus.

To instruct classes in assigned division; to coordinate assigned activities with other college programs, divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the program director. Must be willing to travel to off-site campuses throughout the state with overnight stay required, 2-3 days per week.

This is a part-time position, with availability of contract hours and scheduling (day/evening/online) dependent enrollment needs each semester.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Plan and participate in the instruction of classes for the program; prepare supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.

• Prepare objectives, assignments, grading standards, attendance polices and course syllabus to be distributed at first class meeting; select text books; prepare, proctor and grade tests; prepare instructional materials and aids.

• Provide supervisor with objectives and course outlines for each class; begin and end each class on time; turn in reports, final grades and other forms on time; revise course content and objectives as required; administer student evaluations each term; develop new courses in field as required.

• Assist in the evaluation of activities and operations of assigned program; ensure that operations meet the goals and objectives of the college and the needs of the student population.

Marginal Functions:

• Support college functions/cultural activities; assist in the placement of students.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

General Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of classroom instruction.

• The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.

• Safe work practices and procedures.

• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.

• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Contribute to the development of academic mission, goals and objectives which compliment those of the college.

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Department.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Environmental Conditions:

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.

The instructor must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Five years of experience in driving a tractor trailer truck required.

• Completion of the twelfth grade required and a certificate or diploma in assigned program.

• Requires the possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Commercial driver's license, class A.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching and/or counseling at a post-secondary level preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Commercial driver's license, class A

Physical Demands

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

The instructor is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the instructor must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Work Environment

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.

The instructor must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

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