PT CDL Instructor-POOL

PT CDL Instructor-POOL

Salary

$27.00 Hourly

Location

Haywood Community College Main Campus, Clyde, NC, NC

Job Type

Part-Time Instructor

Job Number

2026.11.10

Department

Workforce & Industry

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for training students to safely operate commercial vehicles and preparing them to obtain their CDL. This role involves both classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience. This includes ensuring instruction aligns with industry standards, safety regulations, college policy and procedure, and the operational needs of the program.

This position posting runs on a continuous open cycle and creates a pool of candidates for consideration when part time employment is available. Applicants are reviewed when they apply and the hiring coordinator is notified of all qualified applicants. Applicants are notified if they have been selected to complete a hire process only if a job is available to be filled for class instruction. Only qualified, credentialed applicants will be considered.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach all assigned courses for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains relevancy and consistency with industry best practices.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.
• Maintain instructional areas and ensure proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions or necessary preventative and routine maintenance promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
• Adhere to and administer the safety policies and procedures of Haywood Community College.
• Perform regular safety inspections for all aspects of the class are complete as required.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration compliance and ensure class curriculum is in alignment with requirements.
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Dean or Coordinator.
• Support the efforts of the CDL program in addressing recruitment and retention of students.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria.

Additional Responsibilities

• Remain updated on guidelines and procedures for state and national certification requirements
• Create a student-centered environment for on and off campus students
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes and seek help from advisory committees
• Implement innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC's mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have at least five years of continuous experience operating a Class A Vehicle and hold a valid Class A North Carolina License; provided on and after April 1, 1992.
• Meet the North Carolina State CDL qualifications (Have not been convicted of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, in the ten years immediately preceding the date of application, not had a revocation or suspension of their driver's license in the two years immediately preceding the date of application, not have had convictions for moving violations totaling seven or more cumulative points within three years of the date of application).
• Fluent with relevant laws, regulations and standards including those set by the FMCSA.
• Must meet the definition of "Instructor" as outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) Rule 380.603

Preferred

• FT or PT teaching experience at the community college or four-year college level. On-line teaching experience a plus.

Licensing Requirement

Maintain a valid Class A North Carolina License; Active NC Drivers License required if position requires the operation of college vehicle as part of duties. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Background check required.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, and getting into and out of large vehicle; sitting in vehicle for extended period of time; operating training vehicles; riding as a passenger in training vehicles; demonstrating driving techniques; communicates with students, potential students, faculty, staff and general public regarding inquiries and must be able to exchange knowledgeable information in these situations; Repetitive motion from computer and clinical equipment usage

Occasionally lift, move, transport, install or remove items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a classroom, laboratory, and outdoor settings, often in varying weather conditions. Must adhere to all safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA and the College.

Hazard Assessment

Minimal exposure to hazards in controlled classroom environments; field training may include exposure to inclement weather and driving hazards. Proper safety protocols and PPE are mandatory.

This position requires a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working and learning environment. Employees are expected to follow established safety protocols adhere to organizational and regulatory standards and perform tasks with a focus on accuracy and compliance to ensure the well-being of themselves, their coworkers, their students, and the College.

Position requires pre-employment drug screening. This position is subject to the College's drug and alcohol policy, and involves mandatory participation in random drug testing, as well as drug testing following workplace accidents or incidents, in accordance with applicable laws and regu

lations.

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE as required by college policy and procedure, DOT, and OSHA.

High visibility vest

Supplemental Information

The following is necessary for consideration:

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Jamie Hilton at (828)627-4562 with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
• HCC is a tobacco free campus

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.

Employer Haywood Community College

Address 185 Freedlander Drive

Clyde, North Carolina, 28721

Phone 828-627-4562

Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/haywoodedu