Instructor, English - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Jamestown (NC)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 68,880

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an English adjunct instructor to support student success by teaching courses designed for transfer and for career technical programs. In this role, you’ll develop learner-centered lesson plans, use diverse instructional materials, and help students build employability skills across GTCC campuses.

A Master’s degree in English or a related field is required, with a Doctoral degree preferred.

Qualifications

Post-secondary teaching experience in English.
Experience teaching at a community college is preferred.
Knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes and distance learning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Teach courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs.
Develop learner-centered lesson plans and use diverse instructional materials.
Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field.
Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces and assist with student records like grades and attendance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student support

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Doctoral degree in English (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, English - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicatedto transforming lives through education and creating a lastingimpact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide 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 culturecommitted to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teachcourses designed for transfer and support of career technicalprograms. These courses may include DRE - Integrated Reading &Writing and ENG 111- Writing & Inquiry.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

developing learner centered lesson plans
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials fordifferent learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technologyin classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment thatsupports a diverse student population
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional supportmaterials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomesin courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe workingconditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,Moodle)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

conducting recruiting activities
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

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

Education Required

Master’s degree in English or a related field from aninstitutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatesemester hour credits in English.

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in English or a related field from aninstitutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatesemester hour credits in English.

Experience Required

Post-secondary teaching experience in English

Experience Preferred

Community college teaching experience
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor must be able to:

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 technologysolutions.

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 refresherthereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semesterteaching)
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach onlineor hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the firstsemester teaching)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, arerequired.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-062-TEMP-P

Open Date

07/28/2026

Open Until Filled