Instructor, English - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites 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. GTCC’s campuses provide an inspiring environment for teaching and learning within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

Teaching faculty are responsible for supporting student success by delivering quality instruction, managing learning activities, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a related field from an accredited university with at least 18 graduate credits in English.
• Doctoral degree in English or related field with at least 18 graduate credits in English is preferred.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in English.
• Community college teaching experience is advantageous.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.
• Mandatory GTCC trainings and annual updates as required.
• Criminal history checks with acceptable results.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: develop learner centered lesson plans and employ varied strategies.
• Teaching: incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning and lab environments.
• Teaching: create a quality learning environment for diverse students.
• Teaching: prepare and use course syllabi, materials, and instructional media.
• Teaching: assess student learning outcomes in courses and programs.
• Professional Development: maintain currency and credentials; pursue skill growth.
• Administration: maintain classrooms and labs, ensure safety and security.
• Administration: maintain student records using technology (Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle).
• Student Support: recruit, promote retention, and refer students to resources.
• Other: perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Multi-task

Adapt to changes

Communication effectively

Learner centered environment

Technology solutions

Education

Master’s degree in English

18 graduate semester hour credits in English

Doctoral degree in English

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 courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. 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 for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

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

Administration

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

Student Support

• conducting recruiting activities
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring 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 English or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in English.

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in English or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester 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 alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor 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:

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.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

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. eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Open Until Filled

Yes

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282