Truck Driving Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

SCCCD International Education; California; On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Truck Driving Instructor to teach courses at various campus locations. The role involves developing curricula, evaluating student performance, and promoting equity in education. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience related to vehicle operation training. This position supports continuous student engagement and professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Truck Driving or similar vehicle operation.
• Two years of relevant professional experience is ideal.
• Ability to engage with racially minoritized students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Truck Driving courses as assigned.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain grades.
• Adapt teaching methods for diverse learning environments.

Skills

Diversity and equity awareness

Effective communication

Instructional technology use

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

California Community College Credential

Tools

Teaching aids

Assessment tools

Job description

Truck Driving Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

Continuous Recruitment. This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Overview

Madera Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who:

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
• Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Madera Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution focused on educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves.

Responsibilities

Providing instruction in Truck Driving on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations. The instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Truck Driving courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems including technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc., in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience; or
• Associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Notes:

• Part-time Truck Driving Instructors are required to maintain a commercial driver’s license and are required to participate in the District’s Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• If the degrees posted on your transcript do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students and understanding of historical patterns of exclusion.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to better engage racially minoritized students.
• Experience working with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success.
• Ability to use computers and other technologies to provide high-quality instruction and support to students.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and the community college mission and goals.

Notes on Application Process The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an interview.

Application Timeline This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. You will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If you are not interested at any time, withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected within 18 months, a new application will be required.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment and selection. SCCCD EEO Plan.

Additional Information

Continuous Recruitment This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

About Madera Community College Located in the heart of California, Madera Community College is the newest college in State Center Community College District. It offers programs in transfer/general education, occupational education, and developmental education to empower students. The college is focused on Guided Pathways to help students navigate toward success.

About the College Center: Madera Community College at Oakhurst is a satellite campus serving Eastern Madera County with over 75 courses.

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: Empowering our students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

• We provide quality instruction and strong community partnerships.
• We offer innovative and inclusive opportunities.
• We value students’ personal and social growth.
• We inspire hope and promote a love of learning.
• We transform lives through high-quality programs and services resulting in degrees, certificates, and workforce skills.

Vision: Madera Community College builds effective partnerships, strengthens communities, and transforms lives.

Values: Student success through affordable, high-quality education and inclusive environments.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the application process.

• At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts exactly as stated in the Minimum Qualifications? If not, you must petition for equivalency.
• Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience?
• If yes, describe your equivalent experiences or degrees.
• Do you possess degrees earned outside the United States? If yes, you must upload an evaluation service assessment.

Required documents include transcripts, resume/CV, and letter of interest. Optional documents include certificates, licenses, references, and additional documents.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and intentionally values diversity and inclusion.