Commercial Truck Driving Adjunct Instructor

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a part time Adjunct Instructor for the Commercial Truck Driving Program. Under general supervision, the instructor will provide instruction to students in the classroom and lab settings, preparing syllabi and lesson plans. This position is part-time/exempt.

This position will require the following physical abilities:

1. Sit, stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for (3) to (4) continuous hours, or longer at times in various indoor and outdoor working conditions
2. Must be able to get underneath trucks and trailers to demonstrate part locations to students
3. Must be able to walk along beside the truck during range maneuvers.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
2. May require travel
3. Will require teaching morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend classes

Responsibilities:

• Providing instruction to students in the classroom and lab settings;
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans;
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate teaching techniques, appropriate testing and grading procedures;
• Effective use of oral and written communications skills and knowledge of current in-field procedures;
• Follow approved course syllabus;
• Attends/completes all professional development training;
• Evaluate student progress in attaining goals and objectives;
• Maintain qualifications for employment as described by Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) policy manual and accreditation standards;
• Follow rules and regulations as described by TCSG and CTC;
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State of Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Documented three (3) years paid, full-time truck driving experience

**7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) as supporting documentation of Georgia Class A CDL license will be required for those interviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented Driver/trainer experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Distance education teaching/learning experience

Salary/Benefits:

Pay rate is commensurate with education and experience, no benefits.

Application Deadline

This position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered).

** Please note: Candidates for Commercial Truck Driving positions with CTC are subject to the Technical College System of Georgia Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures for Federally-Regulated Positions.

CTC also participates with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse. Information concerning these requirements can be located on the TCSG State Board Policy Manual, , and the FMCSA website, . The use of drugs and alcohol may have a negative impact on a person's health, work, and personal life. The FMCSA website, provides resources for drivers. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.