Instructor, General Contractor Exam Prep. Course - Adjunct

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an engaging Adjunct Faculty member to teach General Contractor Exam Prep courses. This role involves creating a supportive learning environment, utilizing diverse teaching strategies, and maintaining professional standards. The ideal candidate will foster student success by addressing concerns, promoting retention, and collaborating with faculty and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational mission of a community college while developing your teaching skills in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about education and helping students achieve their goals, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Develop and teach learner-centered lesson plans for diverse students.
• Maintain professional credentials and participate in development activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach General Contractor Exam Prep courses.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces, ensuring safety and security.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

NC General Contractors License

Associate's degree in construction or related field

OSHA-10 certification

Tools

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Canvas

Job description

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:

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 short-term General Contractor Exam Prep courses designed to prepare students for the NC General Contractor license exam.

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 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, Canvas)
• 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.

Education Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• NC General Contractors License.

Education Preferred:

• Associate's degree in construction or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• OSHA-10 certification

KSA Required:

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its