CDL Instructor

Iowa Western Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a CDL Instructor.  Under minimal supervision, the instructor fosters student learning of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Bus Driver state issued licensing Programs. Teaching assignments may include lectures and hands-on skills at multiple IWCC locations. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of both programs. Teaching experience is desirable. Hours are likely between 8am - 430pm, Monday-Friday, depending on class schedules.

* Provide instruction for CDL and/or Bus Driver courses including using college-approved syllabi, assessments, and grading practices.
* Evaluate and record student performance using IWCC's student learning platform.
* Communicate with IWCC staff, students, and faculty to ensure student success. 
* Ability to demonstrate a pre-trip inspection and skills in backing, turning, shifting and driving techniques.
* Working knowledge of diesel truck operations, diesel engine, air brake, vehicle components and vehicle inspection.
* Maintain knowledge and skills with current DOT, industry rules, regulations and program training requirements.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to deliver high quality classroom, in-cab and on-range instruction. This includes skills course monitoring, road course monitoring and leadership to students in transportation programs.
* Ability to adapt training content and approach to meet a wide range of trainees with varying backgrounds.
* Project positive professional appearance, behavior and attitude.
* Instruct and communicate material effectively for the course.
* Abide by and enforce safety rules when in all settings.
* Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Be at least 21 years old
* Have a high school diploma
* Maintain a clean driving record
* Have a valid Class A CDL license
* Have at least two years of driving and over-the-road (OTR) experience
* Ability to pass a background check

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Class A CDL license with (S) Endorsement (Passenger Endorsement)
* Ability to deliver high quality classroom, in-cab and on-range instruction. This includes skills course monitoring, road course monitoring and leadership to students in transportation programs
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs