College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown (NC)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking a College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead to guide CCR design, implementation, and evaluation, aligning with WIOA and NRS standards. You will lead IET and IELCE initiatives, bridging adult education to postsecondary paths and careers.

The role combines leadership with a teaching load, while partnering with department chairs and faculty to advance curriculum, SLOs, and student success across ESL, IELCE, and related programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; NCCCS Adult Education Certification or TESOL/K-12 certification preferred.
Master’s degree preferred in Education, English, Linguistics, or ESL/TESOL; experience with college readiness programs is valued.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for College and Career Pathways within the department and college.
Recruit, hire, and mentor part-time faculty; manage budget and instructional processes.
Support departmental students and supervise full- and part-time faculty and staff.
Lead curriculum development, instructional quality, assessment, and student success initiatives across CCR programs.
Develop bridge programs and college readiness coursework to improve persistence and progression.

Skills

Multitask

Learner-centered environment

Technology solutions

Adapt to changing procedures

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, English, Linguistics, ESL / TESOL , or related field from an institutionally accredited post-secondary College or University.

Specialized Certification: NCCCS Adult Education Certification, TESOL , or K-12 Certification

Master’s degree in Education, English, Linguistics, ESL / TESOL , or related field from an institutionally accredited post-secondary College or University.

Job description

College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead

Job Title College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead

Status

Status Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full-time

Location

Location Multiple Locations

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Faculty Academic Lead in collaboration with the Dean provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the assigned department and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include recruitment, hiring and mentoring of part time faculty, budget development/management, facilitating core instructional processes, supporting departmental students, and providing operational supervision and support to full and part time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong professional skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Faculty Academic Lead is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with release time to carry out administrative duties.

Faculty Academic Lead for College and Career Pathways provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the College and Career Readiness ( CCR ) program’s transition, Integrated Education and Training ( IET ), and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education ( IELCE ) initiatives. Serving as the lead architect for IET pathways that move students from adult education into postsecondary education and career opportunities, this position ensures alignment with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( WIOA ) requirements, National Reporting System ( NRS ) accountability measures, and College and Career Readiness standards. The position leads the development of innovative instructional models that prepare adult learners, English language learners, and academically underprepared students for success in college-level coursework and sustainable careers.

The Faculty Academic Lead provides leadership for curriculum development, instructional quality, assessment, and student success initiatives across IET , IELCE , advanced ESL , developmental math, developmental reading, and transition-focused programs. Working collaboratively with department chairs and faculty, the position develops bridge programs, college readiness coursework, and career-contextualized learning experiences that address academic, language, and workforce readiness gaps while supporting student persistence and progression into credit-bearing certificates, diplomas, and degree programs.

The Faculty Academic Lead establishes and maintains partnerships with academic and workforce development departments to create seamless pathways from adult education to postsecondary education and employment. The position will also work with the student services departments to facilitate the transition into credit-based programs. The position is responsible for program innovation, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and the scalability of pathway initiatives.

The position maintains a 9-hour teaching and student orientation load in addition to assigned administrative responsibilities.

Duties/Functions

Contacts

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, English, Linguistics, ESL / TESOL , or related field from an institutionally accredited post-secondary College or University.
Specialized Certification: Completion of the NCCCS Adult Education Certification, TESOL , or K-12 Certification

Education Preferred

Master’s degree in Education, English, Linguistics, ESL / TESOL , or related field from an institutionally accredited post-secondary College or University.

Experience Required

Three years teaching ESL , developmental English or Math, Human Resource Development, or Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency preparation.
Three years experience with Title II WIOA Uniform Guidance, the National Reporting System, or programs designed to support ESL or basic skills deficient students in achieving college readiness.
Experience with direct employee supervision and management, including evaluation
Proficiency in curriculum design, pedagogy, program administration, evaluation, instruction, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s), and academic advising for ESL or non-college ready students.

Experience Preferred

Greater than 3 years of Teaching ESL in a Title II Adult Education Family Literacy Act ( AEFLA ) Program.
Greater than three years experience with Title II WIOA Uniform Guidance and National Reporting System.
Experience developing Integrated Education and Training ( IET ) programs
Experience with Title II IELCE grants.
Experience with distance learning and/or alternative instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

| The Faculty Academic Lead 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:

Multi-task
Support the Vision and Mission of the College
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred

Ability to recommend and demonstrate effective teaching strategies
Ability to interpret National Reporting System Assessment prescriptive/diagnostic reports to direct instruction

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Physical Demands

Posting Type

Posting Type Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-068-REG

Open Date

Open Date 10/29/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/29/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Linguistics, ESL/TESOL, or related field from an institutionally accredited post-secondary College or University?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 3+ years of experience teaching ESL, developmental English or Math, Human Resource Development, or Adult Basic Eductation/High School Equivalency preparation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have three years of experience with Title II WIOA Uniform Guidance, the National Reporting System, or programs designed to support ESL or basic skills deficient students in achieving college readiness?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience supervising and evaluating employees, as well as working with curriculum design, instruction, program administration, student learning outcomes (SLOs), and academic advising for ESL or non-college-ready students?
- Yes
- No