Instructor, Engineering Transfer - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member who will prepare and teach engineering courses for transfer to university programs. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, managing classroom environments, and maintaining accurate student records. A Master's degree in Engineering is required, with preference for Mechanical Engineering or a Doctoral degree. The role involves significant student interaction and support, promoting strategies for success and employability skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Commitment to the Community College's role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach engineering courses.
• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Maintain student records in accordance with deadlines.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student support

Technology integration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Doctoral degree

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Moodle

Job description

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary

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, developing curriculum courses, 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. They 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 engineering courses designed for transfer to university baccalaureate programs. Course topics include statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and materials science.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies and 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.
• Develop, conduct and document appropriate 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; maintain current credentials or licensures 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, WebAdvisor, Moodle).
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• 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 & Responsibilities

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

Education Preferred

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Doctoral degree from an accredited university.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its