Instructor, Communication - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Robust pension plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Instructor for Communication at Guilford Technical Community College. This position involves preparing and delivering course content, evaluating student performance, and maintaining classroom standards.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in Communication or a related field, along with post-secondary teaching experience. The role emphasizes student success, supportive teaching methods, and an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Communication or a related field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Communication is required.
• Experience with distance learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Communication courses.
• Develop lesson plans and assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records and classroom spaces.

Skills

Multi-task

Effective communication

Adaptability

Technology implementation

Education

Master’s degree in Communication

Doctoral degree in Communication

Job description

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Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Communication - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

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.

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 prepare and teach Communication courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Teaching

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensure as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, Canvas)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• Conduct recruiting activities
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer 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.

Education Required

Master’s degree in Communication or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Communication.

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in Communication from an institutionally accredited university.

Experience Required

Post‑secondary teaching experience in Communication.

Experience Preferred

• Community College teaching experience
• Post‑secondary teaching experience in Communication
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomesExperience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
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.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses.

Other

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.