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Title: Associate Instructor of Truck Driving, Full Time

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Truck Driving

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for a full-time Associate Instructor of Truck Driving position at the TCAT Knoxville main campus. This is a grant-funded position, and I will work 37.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom.

Job Duties

• Instruction: The Truck Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program, including safety regulations; CDL regulations, traffic laws, road atlas, and highway routes; instruments and cab controls; engine and air brake systems, adverse weather condition driving techniques; hazardous materials transportation; clutch, gear and transmission patterns; coupling and uncoupling trailers, obstacle course and backing procedures; defensive driving; and over-the-road driving experiences. Facilitate the classroom instructional process (post-secondary/special industry): evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours. Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports. - (Essential)
• Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in purchasing needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi. - (Essential)
• Professional Development: Remain current within the instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process. - (Essential)
• Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities, including SkillsUSA, NTHS, graduation, and other events. - (Essential)
• Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; develop industry partnerships, maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement as well as accreditation standards. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license in Tennessee with a minimum of three years experience as an over-the-road driver with an exemplary driving record.
• Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong abilities in multi-tasking, customer service, interpersonal skills, and organization
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry for testing and email
• Must possess communication skills necessary to effectively interact with students, the public, outside agencies, and employees at all levels, both written and verbally
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines

SALARY:  In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes uploads of your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete begin and end dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts
Valid Commercial Driver’s License in Tennessee

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.