College of Engineering JTCP Job Openings

Job Openings:

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS:  Independent Contractor/Instructor

POSTING DATE:  October 9, 2017

DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE:  National Center for Transportation, Green Technology, and Education (TransGET)

PROJECT:  Joint Training and Certification Program (JTCP)

COMPENSATION:  Contract agreement will be signed for compensation.

DEADLINE:  Open until filled (or canceled). Responses reviewed beginning November 1, 2017.

SEEKING:  Qualified Independent Contractors skilled in the test methods listed below hired as Part Time Instructors for the Joint Training and Certification Programs implemented at CSULB and San Jose State University locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. A minimum of two years of hands‐on relevant test methods experience.
  2. Experience in providing training to others.
  3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
  4. Able to present information in an unbiased manner.
  5. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of similar training. Commitment to and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:
  1. Registration as Professional Engineer (PE)
  2. Current or ability to attain Caltrans Independent Assurance or ACI certification in test methods being taught
  3. Experience teaching in similar programs
  4. Demonstrated Commitment to teaching
  5. Adult Training certification
  6. Ability to work well both as a team player and individual self-starter
  7. Basic computer skills, specifically experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  8. Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills
  9. Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CONSIDERATION:
  1. Letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications and the preferred location (Long Beach vs San Jose)
  2. Current CV/Resume including current contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number)
  3. List of three to five current professional references and letters of recommendation
  4. Transcript from institution awarding highest degree / copies of technical certifications;
  5. Those selected will be required to submit a signed SC-1 form
TEST METHODS TO BE TAUGHT:

Test methods include, but are not limited to:
HMA I

CT 125 Method of Test for Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used in the Roadway Structural Sections (HMA)

AASHTO R76 Standard Method of Test for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size

AASHTO T 11 Standard Method of Test for Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

AASHTO T 27 Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

CT 105 Calculations Pertaining to Gradings and Specific Gravities AASHTO T 255 Standard Method of Test for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying

AASHTO T 335 Standard Method of Test for Determining the Percentage of Fracture in Coarse Aggregate

AASHTO T 176 Standard Method of Test for Plastic Fines in Graded Aggrega Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test Standard Practice for Reducing Samples of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to Version 6, 10/11/2017

AASHTO R 47 Testing Size

AASHTO T 329 Standard Method of Test for Moisture Content of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) by Oven Method

HMA II

AASHTO T 209 Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) (Method A)

AASHTO T 166 Standard Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Using Saturated Surface-Dry
Specimens

AASHTO T 275 Standard Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens
AASHTO T 269 Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures

AASHTO T 308 Standard Method of Test for Determining the Asphalt Binder Content of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) by the Ignition Method (Method A)

Soil and Aggregate

CT 105 Calculations Pertaining to Gradings and Specific Gravities

CT 125 Method of Test for Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used in the Roadway Structural Sections (Soil and Aggregate) CT 201 Method of Test for Soil and Aggregate Sample Preparation
CT 202 Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

CT 205 Method of Test for Determining Percentage of Crushed Particles

CT 216 Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates

CT 217 Method of Test for Sand Equivalent CT 226 Method of Test for Determination of Moisture Content of Soil and Aggregates by Oven Drying

CT 227 Method of Test for Evaluating Cleanness of Coarse Aggregate CT 229 Method of Test for Durability Index

HOW TO APPLY:

Open until filled (or canceled). Responses reviewed beginning November 1, 2017.

To be considered, scan all the required documents into one pdf file (the file name should be “Applicant Last name - Applicant First Name”), and submit it via email (with the subject: JTCP instructor) to:


Shadi Saadeh, PhD, PE, M. ASCE

Director, National Center for TrAnspoRtation, GrEen Technologies and Education (TARGETE)

Program Manager, Joint Training and Certification Program (JTCP)

E-mail: Shadi.Saadeh@csulb.edu



National Center for Transportation, Green Technology and Education (TransGET) at California State University, Long Beach is committed to building a more diverse faculty, Instructor, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. We seek nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

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