Instructor, Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Instructor for Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology at Guilford Technical Community College. This part-time teaching role involves designing and teaching courses and labs, requiring effective communication and multi-tasking skills.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field and teaching or industry experience. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree and post-secondary teaching experience. The position may require evening or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in related subjects.
• Teaching or industry experience in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical topics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach departmental courses with a learner-centered approach.
• Maintain professional development to stay current in the field.
• Manage classroom, equipment, and records efficiently.
• Provide support and promote student retention.
• Perform any additional duties assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Learner-centered environment creation

Education

Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields

Job description

Instructor, Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology - Adjunct

Part‑time teaching faculty position at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). The instructor will design, prepare, and teach bioprocess manufacturing technology courses for career technical programs, including lab and classroom instruction, and may be required to teach day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Prepare and teach departmental courses, develop learner‑centered lesson plans, employ instructional strategies and materials for diverse learning styles, incorporate current technology, create quality learning environments for a diverse student population, prepare syllabi and supplementary materials, conduct assessments of student learning outcomes.
• Professional Development: Maintain professional status by participating in activities to maintain currency in the field and advance teaching skills.
• Administration: Oversee facilities, equipment, and student records, maintain classroom & laboratory spaces, ensure security and safety, maintain records in college systems, comply with college, state, and federal rules.
• Student Support: Provide timely support, promote retention, refer students to campus resources, demonstrate employability skills such as adaptability, communication, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.
• Other Duties: Perform all duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or related field with 18 graduate hours in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Bioengineering.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical topics in formats such as courses, training sessions, workshops, or continuing‑education seminars.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience.
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning or alternative instructional delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)

• Understand and support the Community College “open door” policy.
• Multi‑task and manage changing procedures.
• Support the vision and mission of the college.
• Create learner‑centered environments.
• Communicate effectively.
• Implement and apply technology solutions.

Mandatory Trainings

• Reporting Requirements
• Discrimination & Anti‑Harassment
• Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas (before first semester)
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for online/hybrid delivery (before first semester)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day, evening and/or weekend hours. Perform administrative duties and maintain records.