CEWD Part-Time Instructor, Domestic & International Transport Management

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin Community College seeks a Part-Time Instructor in the Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department to teach transportation management concepts. The pool is for available assignments during the academic year and limited to 19 hours per week, as needed based on community needs.

Applicants should have relevant professional experience in transportation, logistics or international trade and a minimum of three years in a related field.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in transportation, logistics, freight, or international trade.
• Understanding of domestic and international transportation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Minimum of three years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction in domestic/international transportation management and supply-chain operations.
• Teach routing, carrier selection, freight movement, and distribution principles.
• Instruct on transportation regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Cover air, ocean, rail, truck, pipeline, intermodal systems and related documentation.
• Incorporate real-world case studies and industry scenarios into lessons.
• Develop syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics aligned to outcomes.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics operations

Teaching in-person/online

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Internet teaching methods

Tools

TMS knowledge

Blackboard

Job description

Hourly rate to be determined based on discipline.

This is a Part-Time Instructor Pool in our Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department for available assignments during the academic year. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. If a degree, certification or licensure is required, the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. equivalency. All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES website for further information www.naces.org. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

SUMMARY

Provides instruction in domestic and international transportation management, preparing students to coordinate logistics, freight movement, regulatory compliance, supply-chain operations, and transportation strategies across domestic and global markets. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week and is as needed based on community needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver instruction in domestic and international transportation management, logistics, and supply-chain operations.
• Teach principles of transportation planning, freight movement, routing, scheduling, carrier selection, and distribution.
• Instruct students in domestic and international transportation regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Teach the fundamentals of air, ocean, rail, truck, pipeline, and intermodal transportation systems.
• Introduce students to international trade practices, customs procedures, tariffs, import/export requirements, and related documentation.
• Incorporate real-world transportation, logistics, and supply-chain case studies and industry scenarios into instruction.
• Teach students to evaluate transportation costs, service levels, efficiency, risk, and performance.
• Provide instruction in transportation management systems, logistics software, tracking technologies, and other industry technology.
• Teach strategies for managing transportation disruptions, delays, capacity constraints, security concerns, and supply-chain risks.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and rubrics aligned with course and program outcomes.

Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Employees may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

AI Statement: Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant professional experience in transportation, logistics, freight, distribution, supply-chain operations, import/export, or international trade.
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international transportation practices, regulatory compliance, freight operations, and supply-chain principles.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), logistics software, freight documentation, customs processes, and intermodal transportation.
• Certifications: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), or other relevant transportation/logistics credentials.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish (Speak)