Instructor, K12 Educator Prep - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking an instructor for K12 Educator Prep courses as an adjunct, part-time. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses, using Canvas, and supporting transfer and career technical programs.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Education (or related field) and an NC Professional Educators License; a Doctoral degree is preferred. Post-secondary teaching experience in Education is expected; day, evening, or weekend availability may

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field and NC Educator license.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Education.
• Doctoral degree in Education (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach departmental courses for transfer and career education.
• Instruct using Canvas and online learning environments.
• Teach day, evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Maintain student records and assess learning outcomes.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Education

NC Professional Educators License

Doctoral degree in Education (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Instructor, K12 Educator Prep - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicatedto transforming lives through education and creating a lastingimpact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide 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 culturecommitted to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teachK12 Educator Prep courses designed for transfer and support ofcareer technical programs. The faculty member must be able toinstruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas,and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratoryenvironment. Candidates may be required to teach day, eveningand/or weekend hours.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials fordifferent learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technologyin classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment thatsupports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional supportmaterials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting assessment of student learning outcomes in coursesand programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructionalmission by:

• participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment andstudent records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe workingconditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service,Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• conducting recruiting activities
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

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

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field from aninstitutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatesemester hour credits in Elementary Education.
• NC Professional Educators License

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in Education from an institutionally accrediteduniversity

Experience Required

Post-secondary teaching experience in Education

Experience Preferred

• Community College teaching experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Educator PreparationProgram
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitmentto the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor 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. Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

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

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 refresherthereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher 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 30days of hire)

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, arerequired.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-034-TEMP-P

Open Date

05/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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