Adjunct Instructor – Commercial Driver’s License and Heavy Equipment Operations

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor – Commercial Driver’s License and Heavy Equipment Operations role is onsite in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. Compensation is $1,150–$1,725 per credit, determined by education credentials. Ilisagvik College is rooted in the Iñupiat ancestral homeland and incorporates Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols into its education and community work. The instructor teaches courses that prepare students for commercial driver’s licenses, forklift operation, and heavy equipment operations. The role develops course materials, evaluates student performance, coordinates with faculty and administration, and supports students’ progress toward relevant licenses and certifications.

What you'll do

• Prepare and maintain instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum
• teach academic and hands-on course material, including permit preparation, CDL endorsements, behind-the-wheel instruction, and heavy equipment operations
• develop syllabi
• maintain office hours
• evaluate student performance and submit attendance, grades, and reports
• attend meetings and professional development
• coordinate scheduling, road exams, DOT physicals, and drug screening
• and travel to North Slope villages for courses and activities as available.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

utqiaġvik alaska

ilisagvik college

commercial driver’s license

heavy equipment operations

cdl instruction

forklift operator training

academic affairs

course contract

$1,150–$1,725 per credit

alaska cdl

north slope villages

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Per-semester/course contract schedule, teaching no more than 7.5 credits per semester. Requires an Alaska Commercial Driver License held for at least five years, a clean driving record, and at least one year of teaching or equivalent experience. Travel to North Slope villages is available as opportunities arise.

About the employer

Ilisagvik College is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.