Commercial Driver’s License Instructor/ CDL Instructor/ Class B License

About the role

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks part-time faculty members to teach courses in various disciplines. The role involves instruction of assigned classes and adhering to established schedules.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of assigned classes
• Be present and on time for each assigned class meeting
• Prepared for class to the best of his/her ability
• Adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required
• Other schedule adjustments may occur to accommodate new programs with existing or new customers

Requirements

• Possess a valid AR CDL driver’s license
• Have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Have completed a First Aid Class within the last 3 years
• Be at least 21 years old
• 6 semester hrs. driver education, or 72 clock hours of documented driver training, or minimum of 7 years directly related experience
• No more than eight (8) point violations on driving record
• Current DOT Physical - medical card or able to successfully acquire before acceptance of position
• Willingness to teach or learn to teach in person & online
• Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills appropriate for various audiences/stakeholders
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the public
• Demonstrated integrity in fiscal management of company funds (i.e.- procurement, fuel purchase, contracts)
• Ability to plan, develop and implement the necessary curriculum
• 1+ years over-the-road driving experience
• Mid to Expert proficiency/experience in the development of materials and media for online learning
• Proficient in general maintenance usually obtained through over the road driving or training
• Mid to Expert proficiency in interpretation and application of FMSCA regulations and Driver Qualification requirements for training compliance

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1+ years over-the-road driving experience
• Experience in the development of materials and media for online learning is a plus
• Information Technology Abilities Required
• Ability to operate a personal computer using the Windows environment
• Ability to operate a personal computer within a Network environment
• Ability to use electronic mail for general replies, scheduling and filing
• Ability to perform basic student database functions
• Ability to perform basic word processing using MS Word
• Ability to perform basic spreadsheet functions using MS Excel
• Ability to perform basic presentation functions using MS PowerPoint

Physical

• Mobility within the campus and various sites
• Light lifting
• Physical activities daily
• Input, access, and distribute information using computers
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Use hands to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Working Environment

• Indoors in a classroom/lab environment or outside in a truck or on a backing lot with high exposure to temperature changes, noise, dust, and/or chemicals
• Normal college working hours but adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required from time to time
• Other schedule adjustments may occur to accommodate new programs with existing or new customers
• A neat appearance and appropriate business-like apparel are required

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.