College: BRCC

Department: Division of Technical Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Baton Rouge Community College seeks to fill the position of the Adjunct Faculty - CDL Instructor which is located in the Division of Technical Education.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conducts theoretical and technical training classes for commercial vehicles, providing theory, simulation, and practical applications for classes in A and B Commercial Motor Vehicles.
• Uses established training materials to present formal class training exercises and lab work to students.
• Provides training in policy, procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Uses established training materials to present training exercises and practice in preparing students to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Provides hands-on training in advanced applications, training, and testing preparations in vehicle inspection, skill maneuvers, and road driving skills.
• Maintaining office hours for student consultations.
• Preparing and providing course syllabi and instructional materials to students.
• Evaluating and reviewing students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Keeping appropriate records of testing and grading, as per college standards.
• Utilizing technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, communicate with others and facilitate learning.
• Maintaining student discipline through effective classroom management.
• Attaining, maintain and reviewing program certification requirements, as appropriate.
• Fulfilling professional assignments in accordance with the college calendar and contractual obligations.
• Partner with Business and Industry to promote the CDL program.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Education: High School Diploma

Required Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of Class A CDL driving experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to properly demonstrate how to safely operate a CMV and perform safety checks
• Basic Knowledge of CMV maintenance
• Basic knowledge of FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Part 325 through 399)
• Able to Comply with Department of Transportation medical requirements
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Required Licenses or Certifications: An active, unencumbered Class A CDL
Must hold a valid CDL Class A License and good driving record

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred CDL Endorsements

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.