Commercial Truck Driving Instructor

Do you have a passion for the trucking industry and a desire to share your experience with others? Join UCC as a Part-Time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor and help students gain the skills and confidence needed to launch successful careers in commercial driving.

As a CDL Instructor, you’ll provide hands-on training and classroom support to students working toward earning their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact in workforce education while working alongside a supportive instructional team.

• Teach Commercial Truck Driving to students in the Truck Driving Program as assigned using approved curriculum and course outline.
• Meets each assigned class with punctuality, enthusiasm and regular attendance.
• Implements class activities that will promote maximum learning.
• Provide classroom (if assigned) and behind-the-wheel driving instruction to help students earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Conducts class during the time and in the room provided on the regular college schedule; any deviation from this should be approved by the Lead Instructor and/or Director of Community & Workforce Training.
• Carries out college policies in all aspects that relate to this position. Provides grades and student employment information as appropriate.
• Works as a team member with other instructors and UCC staff.
• Participate in one night drive per class. 

• Leaves the classroom in proper order at the conclusion of the class activities.
• Conducts self as a representative of the college staff when participating in college related functions.
• Other duties as assigned

• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Five years Commercial Truck Driving experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching hours could include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Log truck, heavy haul experience preferred.
  

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx