Commercial Driver’s License Instructor​/CDL Instructor​/Class B License

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Contract Training and Community Development, each instructor has as his/her chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. This duty takes precedence over all others. Each instructor should make every effort to be present and on time for each assigned class meeting, and prepared for class to the best of his/her ability.

• Teach assigned classes on a term-by-term basis (fall, spring, summer).
• Be present and on time for each assigned class meeting.
• Prepare and deliver instructional material.
• Maintain curriculum and instructional standards.

• Valid AR CDL driver’s license and at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Completed a First Aid Class within the last 3 years.
• At least 21 years old.
• 6 semester hours of driver education, or 72 hours of documented driver training, or minimum 7 years directly related experience in the program being taught.
• License not suspended, canceled, revoked, or denied within past 36 months.
• Current DOT Physical‑Medical card or ability to acquire one before acceptance.
• No more than eight (8) point violations on driving record.
• Willingness to teach or learn to teach in person & online.
• Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills appropriate for various audiences/stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated integrity in fiscal management of company funds (e.g., procurement, fuel purchase, contracts).
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement necessary curriculum.
• 1+ years over-the-road driving experience.
• Mid to Expert proficiency in developing materials and media for online learning.
• Proficient in general maintenance typically gained through over-the-road driving or training.
• Current CDL B with minimum P and S endorsements, willing to obtain additional endorsements.
• Mid to Expert proficiency in interpretation and application of FMSCA regulations and Driver Qualification requirements for training compliance.

• Operate a personal computer using the Windows environment.
• Operate a personal computer within a network environment.
• Use electronic mail for general replies, scheduling and filing.
• Perform basic student database functions.
• Perform basic word processing using MS Word.
• Perform basic spreadsheet functions using MS Excel.
• Perform basic presentation functions using MS PowerPoint.

• Position is outside more than inside and changes throughout the workday.
• Consists of indoors in a classroom/lab environment or outside in a truck or on a back lot with high exposure to temperature changes, noise, dust, and/or chemicals.
• Normal college working hours but may require evening and/or weekend work.
• A neat appearance and appropriate business‑like apparel are required.
• Requires mobility within campus and various sites, light lifting, and daily physical activities (stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch) with periodic visual demands.

• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public, in both written and oral mediums.
• Interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.

$35 per hour.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.