ASU Mid-South, a comprehensive community college located just minutes from downtown Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a safety-minded, student-centered individual to provide instruction in its Commercial Driver Training program to train individuals to fill the growing demand for licensed, skilled commercial truck drivers in the transportation industry. ASU Mid-South’s Commercial Driver Training program offers students an opportunity to earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Truck Driving that will prepare them to seek rapid entry to employment.
This is a full-time, 12-month, provisional position funded, in part, by Department of Labor Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) grant.
Qualifications: Candidate must possess a class-A commercial driver’s license and have at least 5 years of related industry experience with no at-fault accidents in the last two years of commercial driving. A degree or certificate awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education is preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with greater experience and relevant industry-recognized certifications and endorsements. Candidate must have the ability to read/analyze maps and navigation tools and maintain driving logs. Previous use of Canvas or another Learning Management System (LMS) is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching or industry training experience. A compelling combination of educational background, work experience, and professional credentials may be considered.
Other qualifications include strong organization and record-keeping skills; excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills; a working knowledge of Microsoft applications; and evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development.
Responsibilities: Reports to the Dean for Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation and has responsibility for curriculum, instruction, lab oversight, and industry alignment of the Commercial Driver Training program. Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Teach courses for the Commercial Driver Training program during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
- Deliver instruction to postsecondary students that aligns with approved ASU Mid-South syllabi and academic standards, supporting student attainment of course- and program-level learning outcomes.
- Build positive relationships with vendors and local transportation/distribution/logistics employers in eastern Arkansas and the Greater Memphis region in support of employer training needs and to foster engagement in program initiatives and the Commercial Driver Training Advisory Council.
- Support development of curriculum in response to Advisory Council input and ensure program alignment with industry-recognized certifications and local industry needs.
- Monitor emerging industry trends, technologies, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations to ensure relevance of Commercial Driver Training curriculum and training aids.
- Maintain accurate attendance and grade records using the College’s Learning Management System.
- Collaborate with relevant grant-sponsored programs to attain grant objectives and support the College’s track record of success with executing federal, state, and privately-funded grant-sponsored initiatives.
- Collaborate with the College’s Business and Industry Services regarding non-credit workforce training and identification of instructors to deliver non-credit training.
- Maintain equipment and supplies inventory, scheduling and performing routing preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections, and determine ongoing programmatic and instructional equipment and supply needs.
- Ensure lab areas are clean, well-maintained, and compliant with appropriate safety standards.
- Participate in institutional and programmatic student recruitment and retention initiatives; help to identify methods and markets related to Commercial Driver Training student recruitment.
- Serve as an academic program advisor for students enrolled in the Commercial Driver Training program.
- Understand and comply with College policies and procedures, as well as DOT regulations and guidelines.
- Participate in registration, commencement, and other required activities.
- Serve on College committees, including program advisory committees.
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits package available including retirement; health, life, dental & disability insurance; a flex benefit plan; and educational discounts for employee and family.
Start Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
Please note that ASU Mid-South requires a criminal background check as part of the employment process, as well as a driver’s license review.
Required Application Materials:
- a letter of interest specifying the position sought,
- a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment, including contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications for this position,
- a statement of educational philosophy,
- a resume or curriculum vitae, and
- copies of educational transcripts relevant to the position of interest.
For an application to be considered, all requested materials must be submitted simultaneously either by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery to:
Arkansas State University Mid-South
ATTN: Human Resources
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
(870) 733-6719 (FAX)
humanresources@asumidsouth.edu
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity Employers
