Job Title
Truck Driving Adjunct InstructorThe Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald is accepting applications for a Part Time Evenings Truck Driving Instructor - Wayne County Instructional Service Center.
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APPLICATION & RESUME SUBMISSION:
For consideration, qualified applicants should submit a detailed resume, license/certificates, college transcripts and application including qualifications and salary requirements to: TCAT Hohenwald, Attn: Human Resources, 813 West Main St, Hohenwald, TN 38462, or email Chelsey.seiber@tcathohenwald.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment applications are available at the TCAT Hohenwald campus and on our website at www.tcathohenwald.edu.
TCAT-H is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer
A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution
Accredited with the Council on Occupational Education
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Randy Young, Vice President, TCAT-Hohenwald, 813 West Main, Hohenwald, TN 38462, phone 931-796-5351, email randy.young@tcathohenwald.edu or via this webpage: www.tcathohenwald.edu.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold a valid commercial driver's license in Tennessee.
- Minimum of five years’ experience as over-the-road driver with exemplary record.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL.
Responsibilities
General Duties:
The truck driving instructor is responsible for teaching all phases of the program to include 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. The adjunct instructor will also assist with student placement and student follow-up; participate in recruitment of students; cooperate with outside agencies; work with the program advisory committee; conduct visits to related business and industry; and establish and maintain good public relations within the college’s service area. Other duties include assisting with curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, participation in professional development activities, and participation in student organizations.