Instructor, Humanities - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Robust pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College seeks a qualified faculty member for Humanities. The role emphasizes developing a supportive learning environment, managing effective instructional activities, and ensuring student success. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies or a related field, with prior post-secondary teaching experience required. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

As part of a dedicated educational team, you will engage with students and colleagues to foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Liberal Studies or a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Liberal Studies.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Humanities required.
• Community College teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Humanities courses designed for transfer.
• Create varied lesson plans targeting different learning styles.
• Conduct assessments of student learning outcomes.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Information processing

Problem solving

Responsibility

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Liberal Studies or a related field

Doctoral degree in a related Humanities field

Tools

Colleague

Canvas

Job description

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, 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. The faculty member 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 Humanities courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Duties / Functions

Teaching

• Develop learner centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments.
• 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 assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licensure 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 (e.g., Colleague, Self‑Service, Canvas).
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Conduct recruiting activities.
• Promote retention/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

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

Education Required

Master’s degree in Liberal Studies or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Liberal Studies.

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in a related Humanities field from an institutionally accredited university.

Experience Required

Post‑secondary teaching experience in Humanities.

Experience Preferred

• Community College teaching experience.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience in Humanities.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with 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 College, particularly its open door policy. He/she must demonstrate personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The instructor must be able to:

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. Apply and implement technology solutions effectively.

KSA Preferred

None listed.

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. Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire).

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses.

Other

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