College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead

Guilford Technical Community College

North Carolina

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking a College and Career Pathways Faculty Academic Lead to provide strategic leadership for CCR programs including IET and IELCE initiatives. The role guides pathways from adult education to college and career opportunities, ensuring alignment with WIOA and NRS requirements while driving innovative instructional models for diverse learners.

The position includes maintaining partnerships with academic and workforce development units, supervising

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Linguistics, ESL/TESOL, or related field from an 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 accredited post-secondary college or university.
Three years teaching ESL, developmental English or Math, HRD, 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, SLOs, and academic advising for ESL or non-college ready students.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of CCR, IET, and IELCE initiatives.
Recruit, hire and mentor part-time faculty; assist with budget development and management.
Support core instructional processes and student services to facilitate transitions to credit programs.
Maintain a teaching load with release time for administrative duties.
Establish partnerships with academic and workforce development departments to create seamless pathways from adult education to postsecondary education and employment.

Skills

Teaching ESL

Curriculum design

Program administration

Student advising

Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/English/ESL/TESOL

Specialized Certification: NCCCS Adult Education/TESOL/K-12

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 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 teaching ESL in a Title II Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) program?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 3+ years of experience with Title II WIOA Uniform Guidance and the National Reporting System?
- Yes
- No
Do you have proficiency in curriculum design, pedagogy, program administration, evaluation, instruction, Student Learning outcomes (SLO's), and academic advising in an ESL environment
- Yes
- No