Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Instructor (12-Month)

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC
The Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technologies Instructor will teach assignments as recommended by the program coordinator or department chairperson and approved by the dean. Duties include but are not limited to: preparing course outlines and objectives, evaluating courses offered, recruiting and advising students, serving on college committees as assigned, and assuming responsibility for equipment and facilities; other duties may be assigned. Schedule may consist of day and evening classes. Minimum Qualifications Required:
  • Associate’s degree in Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology or closely related field OR Diploma in Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .
  • Ten (10) years’ experience with medium to heavy-duty truck repair in a shop environment.
  • Do you have a ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Certification, and/or Current OEM Training Certifications?
Preferred Qualifications Preferred:
  • Five (5) years of teaching experience.
  • Five (5) years’ experience as a training technician, working truck shop, manufacturer specific factory training in engines, electrical and emission systems.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • CDL Class A license.
Essential Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and other duties as assigned.

Teaching and Learning:
  • Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.
  • Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
  • Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACS-approved competencies.
  • Order supplies and materials for labs supervised and prepare lab activities and assignments as needed.
  • Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
  • Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

Curriculum Development:
  • Maintain, review and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
  • Make recommendations to department chairperson for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
  • Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
  • Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.

Advising:
  • Provide assistance to advisees.
  • Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.
  • Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
  • Use the computer and the colleges student information system to assist advisees.
  • Follow up on all assigned advisees.
  • Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development:
  • Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the department chair and then the dean and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.
  • Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
  • Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
  • Read professional literature.
  • Keep abreast of current technology.
  • Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.
  • Participate in on-campus professional development activities.

Institutional Service:
  • Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
  • Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.
  • Serve on committees as required.
  • Participate in college-wide activities.

Community Relations:
  • Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
  • Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
  • Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings.
Physical Demands Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
  • The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
  • The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 75 pounds
  • The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Workplace Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/17/2026
Close Date 04/07/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants If you require assistance, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE
Posted 2026-03-20

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