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Instructor, Career Success - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will serve as the primary instructor and will prepare and teach Human Resources Development (HRD) courses to equip students with the employability skills needed to obtain and/or retain employment and be more successful in the workplace.

Duties/Functions

Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
  • developing learner centered lesson plansdeveloping learner centered lesson plans
  • employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
  • incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
  • creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
  • preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
  • conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

 

 

 
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
  • participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
  • participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
 
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:
  • maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
  • providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
  • maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
  • complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
 
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
  • addressing student concerns in a timely manner
  • promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
  • referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
 
Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
 
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain student records
  • Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Communications or related fields from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Education Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Education, Business, Communications or related fields from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Certified Working Smart Curriculum Instructor.

 

 

 

Experience Required

  • Teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

  • Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.
  • Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
  • Experience teaching in a jail, detention facility, or prison setting.
  • Experience teaching in Canvas learning management system.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

1. This position requires a valid NC driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
2. Schedule may include evenings and occasional weekends to accommodate public/student needs and travel between campuses as required for performance of job duties.

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
  • Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
  • Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
  • Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)

 

Additionally, only if teaching at jail/detention center:
1. Will be required to complete a Guilford County Jail/Detention Center safety orientation, prior to teaching these off-campus classes.

Physical Demands

1. Work requires mostly sitting with some walking or standing.
2. Work requires carrying objects or loads of 20 pounds or less.
3. Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.
 
Other:
1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number
2023-004-TEMP-P

Open Date
02/07/2023

Close Date

 
Open Until Filled
Yes

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