Instructor, Entertainment Technology - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust pension plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Entertainment Technologies program. The role involves teaching courses such as live sound production, concert lighting, recording engineering, and music business, with expectations to integrate technology into classroom and lab settings.

Successful candidates will have relevant industry experience and teaching or training background, and will join a pool to be assigned sections or serve as substitute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• Master’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans, employing teaching strategies for different learning styles, incorporating current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments.
• Creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
• Maintaining student records and complying with college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Learner-centered teaching

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field

Master’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Job description

Full Time/Part Time

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, 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. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The Division of Business, Creative & Performing Arts at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative entertainment technologies professional to join our team. Under general supervision, this individual will teach in the Entertainment Technologies program. Courses may include, but are not limited to, live sound production concert lighting, recording engineering, music business, equipment maintenance, and introduction to entertainment. The successful candidate should be prepared to integrate technology skills into the classroom, be available to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our programs within a community college setting. Successful applicants will be placed into our pool of adjuncts to be assigned sections or serve as substitute instructors on an as needed basis.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• 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
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• 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

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• 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, Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• 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 and Responsibilities

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

Contacts

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.

Education Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.

Experience Required

• 3 years of relevant industry experience in concert sound and lighting, recording engineering, or music business.
• One year of post-secondary teaching and/or professional training experience in any of the following formats: teaching credit or non-credit courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• More than 3 years of relevant industry experience in concert sound and lighting, recording engineering, or music business.
• Community College teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

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:

• Multi-task
• Support the Vision and Mission of the College
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• 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 in Canvas (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

Physical Demands

• Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
• Lifting: 20<-\gt;50lbs.
• Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-067-TEMP-P

Open Date

Open Date 08/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your teaching availability:
  • On Campus Only
  • Online Only
  • Both On Campus and Online

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Other

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