Instructor Truck Driving (CE) - Adjunct Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking an instructor for the Adjunct pool to teach Truck Driving (CE) in Houston. You will deliver courses aligned with college standards and support student learning through diverse instructional methods.

The role includes academic advising, professional development participation, and contributing to institutional and community service efforts. Applicants must be prepared to teach day, evening, or weekend sessions at multiple sites around the city and to use technology

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
• Minimum 36 months of work experience in the field.
• Ability to teach day, evening, or weekend classes at multiple sites around the city.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use various software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse population.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
• Self-discipline and ability to manage others.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses using varied methodologies and deliver engaging instruction.
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course and submit to department chair.
• Plan and use diverse teaching materials to meet course objectives.
• Evaluate students and provide progress feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit related reports.
• Teach at various times and locations to meet institutional needs.
• Utilize technology in the classroom and explore new instructional methods.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Participate in college and community service activities and committees.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Computer literacy

Multisite teaching

Disability sensitivity

Leadership

Self-discipline

Education

High School or GED

CDL

Job description

Instructor Truck Driving (CE) — Adjunct Pool

Location: Houston, Texas

SUMMARY

Provide expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role encompasses teaching, academic advising, professional development, institutional and community service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
• Continuously improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.
• Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
• Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

Academic Advising

• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Provide access to students through electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program‑specific issues.

Professional Development

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
• Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.

Institutional and Community Service

• Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
• Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
• Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/or committees.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS.
• Participate in college‑related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.
• Engage in business and/or student activities and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Assist in the planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.
• Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines and requirements of business/industry, and higher education.
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post‑secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School or GED required. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Experience: 36 months work experience in the field required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a diverse work environment; willingness to teach day, evening or weekend classes at a number of sites around the city; knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population; good organizational and planning skills; sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities; ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‑centered environment; self‑disciplined and able to manage others effectively.

EEO Statement

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Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact (713) 718‑8565.

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PO Box 667517, Houston TX 77266

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