Motorcycle Rider Coach/Instructor Pool - Adjunct (Part-time)

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to be considered when adjunct and/or substitute instructors are needed to teach Motorcycle Safety courses. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester.

Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for future adjunct and/or substitute teaching opportunities. CVTC will keep your application on file as a prospective candidate who could potentially fill a position when a need arises. If the need shall arise and review of your application materials result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. Courses are taught face-to-face in classroom, lab, or clinical settings; online; or a combination of online and face-to-face.

All CVTC instructors are required to meet with students and/or attend meetings on-site on a regular basis. This means that all instructors, including online instructors, must live within driving distance of CVTC campuses. Campuses are located in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, Neillsville and River Falls, Wisconsin.

CVTC adjunct instructors are dynamic partners for both students and the College. An adjunct instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery. An adjunct instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. Generally, an adjunct instructor will be hired to instruct specific open classes based upon the adjunct instructor’s qualifications and availability.

Responsibilities:

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Motorcyle Safety.
• Implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Maintain positive rapport with the public, training sites, community and promote motorcycle safety and safety equipment.
• Stay current with First Aid training and CPR certification and be prepared to respond to crashes and injuries during a course.
• Wear appropriate apparel and safety gear while instructing in the classroom and range.
• Design and implement effective learning strategies and environments.
• Deliver instruction of high quality.
• Assess student learning.
• Advise students.
• Maintain classroom and equipment as appropriate.
• Participate in college activities and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Please view the Adjunct Instructor Position Description for additional roles and responsibilities of adjunct instructors at CVTC.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to spend extended periods of time (five hours) on the range.
• Ability to up-right a training size motorcycle.
• Ability to perform basic motorcycle maintenance.
• Ability to operate a five-pound dry chemical fire extinguisher
• Ability to plan for and deliver quality instruction.
• Ability to facilitate and assess student learning.
• Ability to manage the classroom effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the internal community.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with external community.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology used for communication, grade entry, and teaching; including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint and SIS.

• Proficient motorcyclist riding a minimum of 9,000 miles each 3-year Wisconsin Certification period.
• Own and maintain one’s own motorcycle.
• Possess and maintain a valid Motorcycle license and satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Instructor preparation course, or completion within 6 months of hire if not already completed. The college will assist in facilitation of certification process. More information can be found at: https://www.msf-usa.org/ridercoaches.aspx
  
• CPR and First Aid certified or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months after attaining RiderCoach Certification.
• Meet MSF Standards and follow the RiderCoach Code of Ethics as well as the Wisconsin Administrative Rule Trans 129.
• Subject to an instructor qualification evaluation at least once every three years upon receiving authorization from the DOT.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job specific licensing standards.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator, CVTC is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Professional development
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups 

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711