Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking an adjunct Instructor for Floral Arrangement/Design to deliver high-quality instruction in community enrichment programs across GTCC campuses, including day, evening, and weekend classes. The role requires preparing learner-centered lesson plans, employing varied teaching strategies, and integrating current technology.

Candidates should have two years of floral design experience and submit a portfolio; a high school diploma is required with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher from an institutionally accredited college.
• Certified Floral Designer ( CFD ) through the American Institute of Floral Designers.
• Two years’ experience in floral design; portfolio or documented industry experience required.
• Teaching and/or industry training in courses, trainings, or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & teach departmental courses in floral design.
• Develop learner-centered lesson plans and use diverse teaching methods.
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning and lab environments.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide quality instruction.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and student records; ensure security and safety.
• Provide student support and refer to campus/community resources.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Multi-task

Adaptability

Communicate effectively

Learner-centered environment

Tech solutions

Education

Associate degree or higher

Certified Floral Designer (CFD)

Tools

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Moodle

Job description

Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Job Description

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. 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 position will be responsible for providing quality instruction in in floral design classes for the community enrichment programs, which consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long 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

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

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• 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:

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Contacts

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate degree or higher from an institutionally accredited college.
• 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 (photos) and or/documented industry experience.
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

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

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.

KSA Required

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

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. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Classroom Setting
3. Various GTCC campuses

Other:

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

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