Nine-Month Truck Driving Program Lead Instructor

Title: Nine-Month Truck Driving Program Lead Instructor

Agency: Wytheville Community College

Location: Galax - 640

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $55,000-$70,000 based on education and experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development;

utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth;

promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.

Wytheville Community College is seeking an experienced Truck Driving Lead Instructor for the Truck Driving program. This position will be responsible for overall coordination, administration, and quality assurance of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program. Responsibilities include providing instruction; overseeing training operations across multiple training sites; coordinating instructor and student schedules; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations; and maintaining program training equipment and records.

This is a restricted position. Continued employment from year to year is contingent upon the availability of grant or departmental funding.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrated knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CDL Licensing requirements and state testing procedures;
• Experience coordinating training programs, scheduling personnel, or supervising operations;
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Higher Education experience