Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic Instructor

Job Title Heavy Equipment & Large Truck Mechanic Instructor

Job Description

Diesel Mechanics Instructor provides quality learning experiences, facilitates, and evaluates the learning process, advises students, participates in professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum, continuing education, and customized training courses/programs. The instructor will perform mechanical work at various levels on the CDL / HEO motor fleet on non-class days and between academies. The instructor will also ensure that lab(s) and equipment are safe, clean and properly maintained.

• Teach program material via seated and or online classes at 35 hours per week and 5 hours office time.
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends.
• As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment and maintenance, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support, and equipment needs.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student support services.
• Maintain a working relationship with advisory board members and employers.
• Maintain appropriate accessibility for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve on committees as required.

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
• Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved.
• Participate in program and curriculum review.
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
• Develop and serve on an advisory board of employers and suppliers.
• Participate in campus activities.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, and other announced co-curricular activities of the College.
• Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College.
• Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the College’s academic policies.

• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.
• Report any safety issues or machine maintenance needs in the field/labs to Program Head, or the AVP .

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in the field of Diesel Engines or closely related field, and 5 years’ experience in Diesel Mechanic field or at least 10 years’ experience in Heavy Equipment maintenance, and diesel mechanic industry experience, education, and related training.
• Competent computer and software…