Adjunct Instructor - Heavy Equipment Operator Program

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 37,250 - 54,980; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Professional Development

Free Library Services

403(b) participation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SJC San Juan College in Farmington, MN is seeking an Adjunct/Part Time Faculty member for the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. This temporary part-time position entails classroom instruction, hands-on training, and evaluation of student performance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and extensive experience in heavy equipment operation.

Ideal applicants will have a Class A CDL and strong teaching abilities. Additional benefits include tuition waivers and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of seven years of industry experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Current Class A CDL license is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach not more than 9 credit hours semester without special approval.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for classroom and hands-on operational instruction.
• Evaluate and record student performance.
• Prepare and teach courses in classroom settings and at dig sites.

Skills

Teaching ability

Heavy equipment operation

Industry experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

Compensation and Employment

Compensation: $27.04 - $39.91 per hour (dependent on education and experience). Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term), Grade NE15. Position Status: Non-Exempt.

Position Summary

The instructor will report to the Transportation Program Director and will be responsible for classroom and hands‑on operational instruction of students in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The role is a temporary, part‑time faculty appointment on a semester basis, with a limit of 9 credit hours per semester unless approved otherwise.

Major Duties

• Collaborate with department members on program and curriculum development.
• Maintain a record system for student achievement and deliver customized training for local industry.
• Complete instructor training provided by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
• Prepare and teach courses in both classroom settings and at dig sites, delivering lectures, assignments, and tests.
• Evaluate and record student performance and teach hands‑on driving skills on college‑provided heavy equipment.
• Tutor, mentor, and serve as an exemplary model of professionalism for students.
• Submit grades by the deadline and assess course and program‑level learning outcomes.
• Maintain course documentation such as syllabi, tests, and lesson plans.
• Resolve student issues and concerns or refer them to the Transportation Program Director.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of industry experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Associate degree with five (5) years of experience primarily as a heavy equipment operator.
• Current Class A CDL license and demonstrable teaching ability (highly desirable).
• Valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated issued by the State of New Mexico.
• Must pass a drug screening test and successfully complete a Defensive Driving Course.
• Ability to teach on a semester basis; not more than 9 credit hours per semester without special approval.

Payroll and Benefits

Adjunct faculty are paid bi‑weekly. Compensation is either $778 per credit hour or an hourly rate. Faculty teaching at least one (1) credit hour are eligible for a tuition‑waiver benefit for up to four (4) credit hours per semester and one class of the Heavy Equipment Operator Fitness Conditioning program per semester. The tuition‑waiver may be transferred to a qualified family member with proof of status.

Additional benefits for adjunct faculty teaching one (1) or more credit hours include:

• Free Professional Development (technology training, teaching seminars, and learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD/DVD and book checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program (up to 3 free sessions).

Faculty teaching three (3) or more credit hours will have Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld. Advices regarding contribution rates and eligibility are available on the State of New Mexico Educational Retirement Board website.

EEO Statement

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.