Temp Faculty(NonCredit): CDL Instructor

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time • $37.41 per hour • Posted: October 2, 2025

About the College

Founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute, Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is the oldest public institution of higher education in Kansas City, Missouri. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs across five campuses — MCC-Blue River (Independence), MCC-Longview (Lee’s Summit), MCC-Maple Woods (Northland, Kansas City), MCC-Penn Valley (Midtown Kansas City), and MCC-Online — and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

About the Division

The Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.) at MCC leads workforce training and community enrichment efforts throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The division partners with local industries, families, and organizations to provide education that supports economic and community growth.

About the Role

This is a pool position for part-time CDL Instructors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis due to growing program demand. Assignments depend on enrollment numbers and institutional needs. Temporary faculty may teach up to 10 work units per semester (fall/spring), with an additional 2 units allowed upon dean approval (maximum of 24 work units per academic year). Summer assignments are limited to 3.5 work units in June and 3.5 in July. Noncredit courses during the academic year count toward these limits.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in classroom, range, and on-road environments.
• Ensure compliance with Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements.
• Teach core areas such as:
  • Theory coursework
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Backing maneuvers
  • On-road driving skills

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three (3) years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL license (Class A).
• Valid DOT physical certification.
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check at hire and annually thereafter.

Skills

• Passion for teaching and student development in an academic setting.
• Strong understanding of commercial driving and transportation safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse environment.
• Organizational and instructional skills to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, reaching, hearing, grasping, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting or exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Repetitive movements and extended periods of standing or driving.

Pay

$37.41 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, pool position with assignments based on enrollment and institutional needs.