Instructor - Professional Truck Driving Program

INSTRUCTOR

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM

This is a full time, year-round teaching appointment in the Professional Truck Driving program.  This position will report to the Professional Truck Driving Department Head. The standard hours for this position are 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed in a classroom, lab, and field.  Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must.  Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:

Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans.  [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing.  Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment. Working conditions may also include exposure to outdoor elements by supervising students in field work.] 

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).

This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.

SALARY RANGE:  $60,000 - $65,000 per year

PTI offers a comprehensive benefits package:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License and medical card and have a minimum of 5 years of experience driving Commercial Motorized Vehicles.


• Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.


• Ability to operate a computer.


• Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.


• Must meet all DOT requirements including drug testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate degree.


• Previous teaching experience.


• Excellent lecture skills.


• Knowledge and skill in industry.


• Experience with Learning Resource Systems (LRS).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.


• Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Tech’s LRS.


• Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.


• Participate in course and program development.


• Integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.


• Contribute to curriculum development and bring the business community to the classroom.


• Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.


• Remain current in industry.


• Have good attendance and the ability to work well with others.


• Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.


• Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.


• Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.


• Attend routine department meetings and faculty meetings.


• Participate in various Perry Tech committees as assigned (safety, strategic planning, etc).


• Conduct program tours.


• Attend and participate in Perry Tech “Open House” events.


• Attend and complete various yearly Perry Tech issued trainings.


• Work outside of regular hours to transport PTI Vehicles for maintenance or CDL testing purposes.


• Other duties as assigned.