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Truck Driving Associate Instructor - 12 Month Associate Instructor

Title:                            Truck Driving Associate Instructor -12 Month Associate           Instructor

Classification:             Full-time - Exempt - Salary (5 Year Grant Funded)

Office Location(s):      TCAT-McMinnville and TCAT at Coffee County

Hours:                         7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or as needed to fulfill duties of the position.

Supervises:                 N/A

Reports to:                  Vice President of Academics and Student Services

Salary Range:             $51,149 - $61,379

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must hold a current and valid commercial driver's license
• Five (5) years of experience as an over-the-road driver with exemplary driving record
• High level skills in oral and written communication.
• Evidence of strong work ethic as it relates to timeliness of reporting, oversight of multiple on-going projects, and the ability to work with others.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the students, public, and co-workers; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Must be able to provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to prepare students for the CDL exam
• Must be willing to attend CDL training to become a 3rd party tester

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience, especially in a postsecondary setting.
• 3rd Party Tester Certified
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

General Duties:

The Truck Driving Instructor reports to the Vice President and Coffee County Campus Coordinator and is responsible for developing, planning, and preparing a complete progressive course of study, lesson plans, assignments, and instructional aides, and keep these revised and up-to-date to meet the requirements of the industry. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with industry, high schools, and businesses to promote the Truck Driving program.

Key Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions

The Truck Driving Instructor is responsible for the following:

• • Demonstrate a commitment to student success.
  • Teach skills appropriate to the occupational area that will prepare students to become an economic asset.
  • Guide students in selection, perception, and performance of suitable learning activities.
  • Organize class time effectively and efficiently in order that learning activities can be accomplished.
  • Examine, evaluate, and select textbooks and reference materials commensurate to the course being taught.
  • Start and end class at designated time.
  • Utilize individual and/or group instructional procedures appropriate to the requirements of the assigned activities and the students' needs.
  • Supervise student conduct to ensure that the potentially hazardous shops/labs/classrooms provide an orderly environment conducive to productivity.
  • Maintain a well-organized, safe, and clean shop and/or classroom
  • Advise students of the importance of safety in relation to machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Investigate and make a full report on every accident on the day the accident occurs, using the "Preliminary Accident Report Form."
  • Be responsible for equipment, tools, and supplies assigned to shop and/or classroom.
  • Maintain an inventory of equipment, controls storage, repair, and usage of materials to minimize loss or abuse.
  • Keep in contact with business and industry by making several industry visits each year so that the curriculum can be updated to reflect changes in high-tech society.
  • Establish an Occupational Advisory Committee comprised of a minimum of three (3) industry leaders who advise on all aspects of the program and meet once each year.
  • Maintain COE Completion, Placement and Licensure minimums each trimester.
  • Keep and share with students continuously updated records of attendance and competencies acquired during their enrollment.
  • Evaluate each student's progress at specific intervals (end of trimester) and completes permanent records.
  • Assist, as directed by administration, in follow-up evaluations of graduates and their programs.
  • Help students, as opportunities become available and known, in job placement for both full-time and part-time employment.
  • Requisition equipment, supplies, materials, and instructional aides as needed, working within the perimeters of school guidelines and available funds.
  • Attend and participate in various school functions such as graduation, open houses, and other functions as assigned by administration.
  • Participate as a member of various faculty/staff committees.
  • Participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Perform other duties directly related to career and technical education as assigned by the Vice President and Coffee County Campus Coordinator.

Physical Demands and Working Requirements (ADA Requirements):

Walking, climbing, bending, and stooping. Work performed in office, classroom, and shop/lab environments. Position requires the use of a computer.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, education, and training according to the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines.

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 Sates may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicants elected.

Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Instructors will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT McMinnville to complete a background check which will include the following: Sex Offender Registry, Country Criminal, and Federal Criminal.

TCAT-McMinnville 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 the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Stephanie Griffitts

241 Vo-Tech Dr.

McMinnville, TN 37110

(931) 473-5587

The TCAT - McMinnville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at: https://tcatmcminnville.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement 

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