Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Instructor for Floral Arrangement/Design as an Adjunct at Guilford Technical Community College. This role involves providing quality instruction in floral design and supporting student success through effective teaching strategies and a supportive classroom environment.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preferences for an Associate degree and certification. Teaching experience and a portfolio of work are required. The position may involve teaching at various campuses during day, evening, or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of floral design experience with a portfolio.
• Experience in teaching or training formats like courses or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in floral design classes for community enrichment.
• Develop lesson plans and teaching strategies for diverse learners.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Respect diversity

Adapt to changing procedures

Create a learner-centered environment

Effective communication

Technology application

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Certified Floral Designer (CFD)

Job description

Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) 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. They will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this position will provide quality instruction in floral design classes for the community enrichment programs, which consist of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of lifelong learning educational needs within the community. The faculty member may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses, which includes day, evenings or weekends.

Duties & Functions

Teaching

• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance‑learning, and laboratory environments as pedagogically appropriate.
• 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 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 the field and 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.
• Comply with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote retention and 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

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Certified Floral Designer (CFD) through the American Institute of Floral Designers.

Experience Required

• Two years’ experience in floral design. Applicants must submit a project portfolio and/or documented industry experience.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, or other continuing‑education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than two years’ experience in floral arrangement in a professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Required

• Multi‑tasking.
• Respect diversity.
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment.
• Communicate effectively.
• Apply and implement technology solutions effectively.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Mandatory GTCC trainings (upon initial hire and annually as required). Training topics include reporting requirements, discrimination & anti‑harassment, shooter on campus, personal information protection, ethics and social responsibility, linking student learning outcomes, and Moodle certification for online or hybrid teaching.

Physical Demands

• Teaching day, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Classroom setting.
• Various GTCC campuses.

Other Requirements

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