Commercial Truck Driving License Adjunct Instructor

Commercial Truck Driving License Adjunct InstructorThe Commercial Truck Driving License Adjunct Instructor is responsible for developing curriculum and presenting instruction in subject areas. Payment method for employees assigned to this job is "APO, lump-sum, fee-for-service."Major duties include:Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general education coursesPrepares standardized course syllabi using provided College templateProvides classroom and/or online instruction in the theory and practical applications of coursesEvaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives based on established course grading requirementsIn coordination with the department head, measures program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and successPrepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports including class roster, class census reports, class attendance records, grade book, etc.Completes professional development training as required for specific classroom or online course deliveryAccesses student information from college-wide data systems for advisement and registration purposes.Teaches program courses based on schedule needsUpdates syllabus for each assigned course, which contains the name and number of the course, a course description, the assignment schedule/calendar, a list of the competencies, learning outcomes, required textbooks, required tools and supplies, evaluation, and grading proceduresEstablishes an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and/or laboratory by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety programPrepares for class by selecting appropriate learning experiences as evidenced by the following: updating instructional materials such as handouts, syllabi; reproducing materials; and using a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology to augment instructionMaintains course content, which is current, well organized, and related to course objectives and to student's previous learning.Complete College online Learning Management System (LMS) training and implement LMS into course deliverySubmits and updates all paperwork and required reports on time including booklists, class schedules, termination reports, inventory, student purchase/cost list, and student evaluationsMaintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching and for the professionMaintains control of class during instruction as well as handles disruptions in the classroom/labDemonstrates respect for students as individualsDemonstrates accessibility in dealing with students' needs both individually and as a group; maintains posted office hours; and communicates clearly to studentsDemonstrates effectiveness in instructor performance as reflected by the majority of positive responses on student evaluationsCounsel's students with grades and attendance problems and refers students to the counseling center as neededDemonstrates effectiveness in instructional delivery as indicated by analysis of student performance on departmental tests and/or corrective actions taken to improve instructional delivery systemMaintains a copy of up-to-date state course standards to use as reference in curriculum development and revisionOther duties as assignedCompetencies include:Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical educationKnowledge of the college's academic programsOral and written communication skillsSkill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staffSkill in the preparation and delivery of classroom contentSkill to make timely decisionsSkill in the operation of computers and job-related software programsDecision making and problem-solving skillsSkill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Minimum qualifications include:A high school diploma or a GED and a Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) with at least (3) years of work-related experience driving commercial trucks.Preferred qualifications include:An associate degree from an accredited institution or completion of an equivalent military or company-sponsored program preferred.Physical demands include:Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/driving range and on the road environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for durations of up to 8 hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 50lbs. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather. The exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required. Hand and finger motion may be required for data entry purposesEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.