CDL Program Head Instructor

Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.

The Program Head and Lead Instructor for the Commercial Driver’s License program is a full-time (12 month - 40 hours per week) non-credit faculty position in the Workforce Solutions & Community Education (WSCE) division. The position reports to the VP of Academic Affairs. The position is responsible for the oversite and day-to-day operation of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. The position also is responsible for providing training to CDL students.

Program Leadership & Supervision

· Strategic Oversight: Serve as the Program Head and Lead Instructor, providing vision and daily management for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A program.

· Personnel Management: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and part-time CDL trainers to ensure instructional excellence and consistency.

· Staff Development: Design and facilitate comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development for all instructional staff.

Instruction & Curriculum Development

· Academic Innovation: Develop, implement, and refine CDL curricula to ensure alignment with industry trends, technological shifts, and federal ELDT standards.

· Direct Instruction: Provide high-quality classroom and behind-the-wheel training, modeling best practices in commercial vehicle operation and safety.

Administrative & Compliance Operations

· Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Virginia and West Virginia DMV licensing divisions and the FMCSA.

· Compliance Management: Maintain a mastery of CDL Class A licensing and testing requirements to ensure the program remains in 100% regulatory compliance.

· Information Management: Manage the student training database and federal registries; oversee the CDL training schedule and maintain the program’s master calendar.

· Fleet Integrity: Oversight of vehicle maintenance logs and service records to ensure all equipment is safe, operational, and compliant with DOT standards.

· Industry Partnerships: Build and sustain strategic relationships with regional transportation and logistics partners to enhance program relevance and student placement.

· Recruitment & Advocacy: Represent the CDL program as a brand ambassador at on-campus and community recruiting events to drive enrollment and program awareness.

· Safety Stewardship: Champion a "safety-first" culture, ensuring all program operations are conducted with the highest regard for student and public security.