Instructor, General Contractor Exam Prep. Course - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College seeks an Instructor for General Contractor Exam Prep. Course - Adjunct to prepare students for the NC license exam.

The role includes teaching day, evening and weekend sessions across GTCC campuses in Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron. Responsibilities cover developing learner-centered lesson plans, employing diverse teaching strategies, and integrating current technology.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in construction management or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• NC General Contractors License.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• OSHA-10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaching short-term General Contractor Exam Prep courses designed to prepare students for the NC General Contractor license exam.
• Instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a classroom environment and may teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Provide daily oversight of facilities, equipment and student records; maintain classroom and laboratory spaces and ensure safety.

Skills

Teaching experience

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in construction management or related field

NC General Contractors License

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Instructor, General Contractor Exam Prep. Course - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, General Contractor Exam Prep. Course - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part-time

Job Description

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. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a classroom environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours. Flexibility to teach on any of GTCC multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron campus.)

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, Self Service, 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

• Associate’s degree in construction management or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• NC General Contractors License.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• OSHA -10 certification

Experience Required

• 2 years’ work experience in the construction industry.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.Experience with teaching in 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. Supporting 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.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

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

• Reporting Requirements
• Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
• Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
• Canvas 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. Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab space or shop space.

3. May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron Campus, as assigned.

4. Physical Requirements:

a. Stand for extended periods of time.

b. Lift at least 25 pounds.

Other:

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

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