CDL Class A Instructors - Part-time Evening & Weekends

Fortis Institute is seeking part-time CDL Instructors to teach Class A CDL courses during the evening & weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· As a faculty member, fulfills all the functions and responsibilities of teaching the assigned course load as directed by the Education Manager.

· Demonstrates excellent teaching qualities and sets a positive example for other faculty regarding appropriate dress, class preparation, punctuality, student assessment and a student-centered approach to classroom instruction.

· Prepares students for success and meet the requirements of the Department of Driver Services & FMCSA ELDT regulations.

· Monitors attendance and ensures daily attendance sign-in sheets are accurate and turned in at a timely manner to the Education Manager.

· Monitors range/road equipment and ensures student safety and immediately documents and reports safety concerns to the Education Manager.

· Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook and catalog.

· Keeps informed of industry changes through participation in industry events and regular involvement in professional organizations.

· Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

· Teaches classroom, range, and road courses as scheduled.

· Meets with/ advises students and inputs comments into Student Driving Records.

Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.