Adjunct Instructor (CDL/HEO)

Iḷisaġvik College; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 12,834 - 19,251; Part time

Job summary

Iḷisaġvik College seeks a dedicated instructor for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Heavy Equipment Operations programs in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. The position involves teaching courses that prepare students for various driving licenses and certifications. Applicants must have strong communication skills, a clean driving record, and experience in teaching or relevant fields. Iḷisaġvik College emphasizes Iñupiat culture and community engagement, ideally suited for instructors passionate about culturally responsive education.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching commercial driving or heavy equipment operations.
• Certifications related to job description preferred.
• Minimum of 400 hours of training experience in a post-secondary environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instructional materials and course outlines.
• Teach course material in both academic and hands-on settings.
• Evaluate student performance and submit necessary reports.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience in curriculum development

Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must have a clean driving record and Alaska Commercial Driver License

Minimum of one year teaching experience in the appropriate field

Job description

LOCATION: Utqiaġvik, Alaska

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

WORK SCHEDULE: Per Semester/Course Contract

COMPENSATION: $1,150 to $1,725 per credit, determined by education credentials

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

Summary of Position

Teaches one or more courses within the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) division of the Workforce Development Department (no more than 7.5 credits per semester).

Classes to be taught will prepare students for the following licenses and certifications:

• Restricted Off‑Highway CDL
• Restricted Class B CDL
• Unrestricted Class A or B CDL
• Forklift Operator

Given the on‑site nature of these and related courses, Ilisagvik College welcomes applicants from throughout Alaska.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.
• Teach course material in an academic setting such as permit preparation or CDL endorsement trainings.
• Teach course material in a laboratory (hands‑on) setting such as behind‑the‑wheel drivers ed, behind‑the‑wheel CDL, and/or heavy equipment operations.
• Develops and submits current course syllabus, using the college template.
• Maintains office hours (in‑person, telephonically, or online).
• Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate attendance, grades, and reports.
• Completes reports and presentations, and attends meetings and special events, as required.
• Participates in professional development as necessary to be proficient in the college’s current technologies and learning platform.
• Coordinates with Department Faculty and administration on topics such as scheduling, road exams, DOT physicals, and DOT drug screening.
• Travel to North Slope villages for VEWFD courses and activities as available.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience with distance delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post‑secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough (NSB) institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

Education / Certificates / Training [Required]

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications and / or experience related to job description.
• Must have a clean driving record, an Alaska Commercial Driver License, and have held that license for at least 5‑years.
• A minimum of one year teaching experience in the appropriate field, or equivalency experience.

Education / Certificates / Training [Preferred]

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Have appropriate certificates, journeyman‑level, or experience, in commercial driving and/or heavy equipment operations.
• Have a minimum of 400 hours of training experience in a post‑secondary environment.
• Possess a current State of Alaska Driving Instructor Permit.
• Valid Alaska A/CDL license with all operator endorsements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

Equal Opportunity

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.