Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $37.41 per hour
Posted: October 2, 2025
Application Due: January 31, 2026
Category: CDL and Driver Education
Location: Blue River, Missouri
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty (Non-Credit)
Job Number: 2025-00223
Organization: BR NC CDL A
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About Metropolitan Community College (MCC)

Founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute, Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is the oldest public institution of higher education in Kansas City, Missouri. Renamed the Junior College of Kansas City in 1919, it became one of the first institutions in the nation to award associate degrees.

Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs across five campuses — MCC-Blue River (Independence), MCC-Longview (Lee’s Summit), MCC-Maple Woods (Northland, Kansas City), MCC-Penn Valley (Midtown Kansas City), and MCC-Online — covering 47 major buildings across 550 acres.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with several programs holding specialized accreditations.

Note: MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

POOL POSITION
Applications for this part-time CDL Instructor position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to growing program demand. Assignments depend on enrollment numbers and institutional needs.

The Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.) at MCC leads workforce training and community enrichment efforts throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The division partners with local industries, families, and organizations to provide education that supports economic and community growth.

Temporary faculty play an essential role by delivering high-quality, hands-on instruction and engaging in all teaching-related activities, including preparation, grading, and student support. Instructors must maintain current credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

Employment Restrictions

• Annuitants of the Missouri Retirement System must comply with all applicable regulations.

• Employees with a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate may need to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).

• Temporary faculty may teach up to 10 work units per semester (fall/spring), with an additional 2 units allowed upon dean approval (maximum of 24 work units per academic year).

• For summer, assignments are limited to 3.5 work units in June and 3.5 in July.

• Noncredit courses during the academic year count toward these limits.

Combination Load Maximum: For faculty teaching both work unit and clock-hour assignments, total hours must adhere to MCC’s temporary faculty workload policy.

Essential Functions

The CDL Instructor will:

• Provide instruction in classroom, range, and on-road environments.

• Ensure compliance with Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements.

• Teach core areas such as:

  • Theory coursework

  • Pre-trip inspections

  • Backing maneuvers

  • On-road driving skills

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least three (3) years of commercial driving experience.

• Valid CDL license (Class A).

• Valid DOT physical certification.

• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check at hire and annually thereafter.

To learn more about the Transportation and Supply Chain programs within the Workforce and Economic Development Division (WED), please visit MCC’s official site.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for teaching and student development in an academic setting.

• Strong understanding of commercial driving and transportation safety.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse environment.

• Organizational and instructional skills to ensure compliance and safety standards.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Standing, walking, reaching, hearing, grasping, and visual acuity.

• Occasional lifting or exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

• Repetitive movements and extended periods of standing or driving.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. MCC strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Accommodations

MCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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