Truck Driver Training Instructor (Part-Time Night/Weekend)
Salary
$23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location
Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
01672
Division
Continuing Education
Department
Continuing Education-Main Campus (Dept)
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Function
Under the general guidance of the Program Coordinator, the Truck Driver Training Instructor (Part-time Night/Weekend) is responsible for supervising and training students to prepare for their NC Class A or Class B license.
Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Must have a current and valid NC Class A CDL drivers license and a current and clean NC driving record, and a clean FMCSA Clearinghouse record
- At least two years of experience in a Class A (tractor trailer) preferably with over-the-road (OTR), 48-state operation in all types of weather, terrain, and equipment
- Owner/operator experience a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of DOT, state, and federal laws and regulations related to truck driving, driver safety, health practices, and hours of service rules and regulations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must work well with others in a team environment
- Should be familiar with and appreciate the mission of a community college
- Fluent in Spanish language is a plus
- Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment
Working Conditions:
- Flexible working hours for the Night/Weekend CDL Class
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The duties of the Truck Driver Training Instructor (Part-time Night/Weekend) include, but are not limited to:
- Train students in proper driving techniques and safety regulations
- Instruct students in proper use of equipment
- Teach assigned courses to meet program needs
- Integrate classroom and driving (range and road) practices into learning experiences enabling students to demonstrate competencies
- Oversee day-to-day operation of the class
- Maintain class records; prepare and submit instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy
- Act as a third party examiner for CDL (if certified)
- Promote community awareness of program opportunities
- Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Continuing Education instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas:
Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
- Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
- Connect the subject matter with related fields
- Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
- Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
- Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
- Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
- Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
- Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
- Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Evaluation of Student Learning
- Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
- Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Support of College Policies and Procedures
- Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
- Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
- Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
- Serve as faculty academic advisor for students
- Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence
- Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
- Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual
Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities
- Serve on college committees as assigned
- Participate in meetings and events as required
- Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
- Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
- Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
- Participate in graduation ceremonies
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member
Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
- Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
- Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels
- Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
- Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
- Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
Employer Lenoir Community College
Address P.O. Box 188
Kinston, North Carolina, 28502
Phone (252) 527-6223
Website http://www.lenoircc.edu