Instructor, Truck Driving

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland is accepting applications for a full-time Truck Driving Associate Instructor. A criminal background check will be required for the selected applicant. This position will require the applicant to travel to all campuses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license in Tennessee with minimum of three years’ experience as over-the-road driver with exemplary record.
• Must be able to organize and provide theoretical and practical instructional activities to enable students to obtain CDL
• Must possess excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills for the effective transfer of knowledge and skills to students for job placement of graduates in the field. 
• Willingness to acquire new skills and remain current in the field is also required.
• Be willing to learn and use individualized instructional techniques.
• Must have excellent professional ethics.
• The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player whose career objectives include being a member of a dynamic and growing college that has a vision to expand its services and increase its offerings to the citizens, businesses, and industry in its service area. 

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.
•  Must maintain an active advisory committee, communicate with business and industry on a regular basis.
•  Other duties include curriculum development and updates, student record keeping, student recruitment, placement and follow-up of program graduates, and program budgeting.
• Develop teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
• Maintain student records and reports.
• Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
• Participate in recruitment of students.
• Market the Truck Driving program to regional employers and prospective students.
• Maintain active program advisory committee.

SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines.  This is a full-time position with benefits.

 APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Send completed application packet (resume, cover letter, and TCAT application) to or via email:

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled.

TCAT Upper Cumberland does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic 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.  Inquiries or complaints concerning Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator in person, by phone, and/or email at: Stacy Johnson, Title IX Coordinator,  TitleIX@tcatuppercumberland.edu, 910 Miller Ave, Crossville, TN 38555  (931) 444-1288.

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