CIFFA International Freight Forwarder Instructor

The Continuing Education Department is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the CIFFA Certificate in International Freight Forwarding. This course will prepare students to sit for the CIFFA exam. The course materials have been developed by CIFFA and will be provided to instructor. Required knowledge, skills and abilities include: Supply Chain Management creating, managing, tracking and optimizing a supply chain; the role of the freight forwarder within the supply chain, modes of transportation (truck, rail, air, sea), understanding of freight and warehousing operations, freight rates, transportation routes and related geography, cargo loading/unloading, cargo insurance and claims, international payments, applicable regulations, transportation and commercial documentation and related customs procedures, and more complex transportation solutions.

Responsible for all classroom instruction.
Maintain daily attendance.
Monitor students performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.

Bachelors degree in business, transportation and logistics, supply chain management or similar.
Applicant must pass the CIFFA Instructor qualifying exam prior to teaching the program.

Candidate should hold the CIFFA Certificate in International Freight Forwarding, preferred
CCI (CIFFA Certified Instructor) certification as applicable
At least 10 years in the fields of supply chain and logistics, international transportation, import/export or freight forwarding. Multimodal transportation experience is essential.

Teaching, mentoring and coaching skills
Curiosity
Quick Study

This positions duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.

Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Continuing Education courses will be held at campus locations in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Must be available during weekdays. Weekend and evening opportunities may occur.