Truck Driving Training Instructor

Guilford Technical Community College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites passionate educators to join our mission-driven team and help transform lives through hands-on Truck Driver training at Jamestown, Greensboro, and High Point campuses. You will deliver quality instruction, support student success, and participate in administrative processes essential to the program.

The role requires teaching CDL topics, meeting NC regulatory standards, and may involve day, evening, and weekend sessions.

Qualifications

• Five years recent driving experience as a CDL-A Truck Driver
• Meet or exceed NC regulatory requirements to conduct driver training in classroom, on field, and on road as per 19A NCAC 03J.0501
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Truck Driving topics in various formats

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Truck Driver training courses in classroom, on field, and on road formats
• Instruct topics and techniques required in the regulated curriculum
• Administer CDL testing as a third-party examiner after NC certification

Skills

CDL-A Truck Driver

Teaching experience

Driver training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Class A CDL License with Long Form Physical or NC Waiver

North Carolina CDL Third-party Examiner certification or ability to attain within 1 year

Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach Truck Driver training courses in a variety of formats (i.e. classroom, on field and on road) while caring for and maintaining the track and facilities. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics and techniques required in this regulated curriculum and will be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours as needed. Additionally, the instructor will administer commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) testing as a third-party examiner upon certification from the State of North Carolina.

Duties/Functions

Contacts

Education Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Class A CDL License and Long Form Physical or North Carolina Waiver
• North Carolina CDL Third-party Examiner certification or the ability to attain it within 1 year

Education Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher from an institutionally accredited school/college.

Experience Required

• Five years recent driving experience as a CDL -A Truck Driver
• Meet or exceed all North Carolina regulatory requirements to conduct driver training in the classroom, on the field and on the road as outlined in 19A NCAC 03J.0501.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Truck Driving topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, driver trainer, on-the-job training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than five years recent driving experience as a CDL -A Truck Driver
• Teaching experience in a Truck Driver Training program
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance education modalities

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel and Powerpoint).

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Completing and reviewing course documentation, i.e. rosters, contracts, etc.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. and be able to move training equipment around on the training field. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include some evenings and weekends in order to accommodate public/student needs. Assignment may require instruction and program development on the Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point campuses.

Physical Demands

Posting Type

Posting Type Faculty

Posting Number

2026-093-REG

Open Date

10/07/2026

Close Date

11/07/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a current Class A CDL License and Long form physical or NC Waiver?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum 3 years working as a CDL-A Truck Driver?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least one year of Truck Driver Training teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume
• Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Other
  • License/Certification

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282