Commercial Truck Driving InstructorPart-TimeHelp Train the Next Generation of Professional Drivers!UCC is currently hiring multiple instructors for this position. This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Do you have a passion for the trucking industry and a desire to share your experience with others? Join UCC as aPart-Time Commercial Truck Driving Instructorand help students gain the skills and confidence needed to launch successful careers in commercial driving.
As a CDL Instructor, you’ll provide hands-on training and classroom support to students working toward earning their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact in workforce education while working alongside a supportive instructional team.
- Teach Commercial Truck Driving to students in the Truck Driving Program as assigned using approved curriculum and course outline.
- Meets each assigned class with punctuality, enthusiasm and regular attendance.
- Implements class activities that will promote maximum learning.
- Provide classroom (if assigned) and behind-the-wheel driving instruction to help students earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Conducts class during the time and in the room provided on the regular college schedule; any deviation from this should be approved by the Lead Instructor and/or Director of Community & Workforce Training.
- Carries out college policies in all aspects that relate to this position. Provides grades and student employment information as appropriate.
- Works as a team member with other instructors and UCC staff.
- Participate in one night drive per class.
Incidental Functions: - Leaves the classroom in proper order at the conclusion of the class activities.
- Conducts self as a representative of the college staff when participating in college related functions.
- Other duties as assigned
- Class A Commercial Driver's License.
- Five years Commercial Truck Driving experience preferred.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Teaching hours could include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Log truck, heavy haul experience preferred.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Resources:STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
