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Adjunct Instructor -Commercial Driver License Program
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What they do
A Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile or motorcycle. This may involve both classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction. They are required to remain up to date with their regional and national traffic laws to insure proper curriculum and demonstration. Some inform their students on the process to obtain a valid driver's license in their region or nation.
$55,238 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- 75% Coordinate and deliver ELDT curriculum implementation, BTW instruction (Range and Public Road), scheduling, vehicle maintenance, and compliance documentation.
Range Training:
off-road training focusing on basic vehicle control, backing skills, and vehicle inspection procedures. ○Public Road Training:
real-world driving scenarios, such as navigating highways, making turns, and lane changes- 10% Works as a team member in the Industrial Technologies Department.
- 10% Support student learning and program outcomes.
- 5% Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust. 2. Places student success at the center of decision-making. 3. Build positive relationships with students and serve as a role model. 4. Maintain student record confidentiality in compliance withFERPA. 5.
Follow all higher education laws and regulations. 6. Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 7. Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning or skills were acquired. 8. Collaborates with the Industrial Technologies Team. This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Minimum two (2) years of commercial driving experience within the past ten (10) years, or meet minimum requirements for instructor licensure
- Knowledge of current Modified CDL regulations and pre-trip protocols, FMCSA ELDT standards, and industry best practices
- Ability to effectively communicate, teach, coach, and evaluate students
- Clean driving record (reviewed on a case-by-case basis if not fully compliant)
- Ability to pass and maintain: o DOT physical o DOT drug and alcohol screening o Criminal background check (reviewed on a case-by-case basis; second-chance friendly)
- Must be physically able to climb in/out of trucks, conduct inspections and safely operate CMV
- Minimum education:
High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications:
- Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement.
- Previous CDL instructor or commercial driver training experience.
- Teaching, training, or workforce development experience in higher education, industry, or corporate settings.
- Familiarity with FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) reporting requirements.
- Experience teaching ELDT Theory, ELDT BTW Range, and
ELDT BTW
Road curriculum.- Associate degree or higher.
- Multiple CDL endorsements, including Tanker (N), Double/Triple (T), and HazMat (H).
- Application Required
- This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.