What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Evening Truck Driving Instructor position at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Newbern?
Position Announcement
Part Time Evening Truck Driving Instructor
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a part time Truck Driving Instructor for the evening program at the Newbern Campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a high school diploma.
- Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license in Tennessee with a minimum of three years of experience as an over-the-road driver with an exemplary record.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL.
General Duties:
- The Truck Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program to include safety regulations, CDL regulations, traffic laws, road atlas, and highway routes, instruments and cab controls, engine and air brake systems, adverse weather condition driving techniques, hazardous materials transportation, clutch, gear and transmission patterns, coupling and uncoupling trailers, obstacle course and backing procedures, defensive driving, and over-the-road driving experiences.
- Must maintain an active advisory board committee and communicate with business and industry partners on a regular basis.
- Other duties include curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, student recruitment, placement and follow-up of program graduates, and program budgeting.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Application Process: Applications can be downloaded from www.tcatnorthwest.edu. Send completed application, resume, three professional letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:
Latia Smith, TCAT Northwest, 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059, or email latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
EOE/Title IX/Title VI/ADA Employer
A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person