Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Adjunct Faculty

Supports the College Mission to serve students, employers, and the College community. Provides leadership and quality job skills training in a safe, clean environment. Maintains a positive and productive learning environment by working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and College partners.

1. Orients new students to classroom facilities, technology, program/classroom performance, behavior expectations, procedures, and safety.
2. Instructs students, reviews prior learning, evaluates performance, and promptly enters accurate student data in the student information system.
3. Delivers instruction using designated course curriculum and assessments.
4. Demonstrates proper and safe techniques within the field of Trucking/CDL. 
5. Responsible for working in a team environment related to coordinating and using the CDL fleet training resources. 
6. Mentors students, promotes job readiness, encourages professionalism, and assists students in seeking and finding employment. 
7. Works to meet College program and accreditation standards and requirements, including completion, placement, licensure, membership hours, headcount, certificates awarded, and retention (graduate completers).
8. Addresses and resolves issues affecting student success, coordinating with Student Services when appropriate.
9. Cooperatively develops and works within the assigned program budget.
10. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly training area by ensuring there are adequate supplies to support continuous instruction, monitoring responsible use of supplies and equipment, and requesting and maintaining equipment as appropriate.
11. Contributes to a work and learning environment of teamwork, communication, and respect.
12. May assist in the development and instruction of custom courses.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of recent driving experience in a vehicle representative of the type of driving training provided.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.
• Must be able to pass and maintain DOT physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background checks.
• No reportable accidents in the last 12 months. 
• Must have extensive knowledge of pre-trip procedures and be able to safely demonstrate proper backing, shifting, and driving procedures. 
• Requires familiarity with the use of multiple Trucking/CDL loading, unloading, and cargo securement processes.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach Trucking/CDL concepts, best practices, and all curriculum that equates to the student earning their Class A CDL with endorsements.
• Capable of instructing students on current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. Requires basic computer skills. 
• Must be able to deliver instruction in a variety of methods and produce instructional outcomes. 

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Possess a valid Class A CDL with  Hazmat endorsement.
• Teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary institution.
• Experience in career and technical education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to get in and out of CDL-grade equipment on a frequent and regular re-occurring basis.
• Must be capable of performing routine physical activities associated with the training program, including the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, and demonstrate proper physical requirements associated with performing job functions. 
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, sitting, standing, walking short distances frequently.

APPLICATION

To be considered for employment you must meet the minimum qualifications of the position, submit an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME and COVER LETTER before the closing date. All applicants will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Apply online at:

www.davistech.edu/hr

EOE