Instructor, Motorcycle Safety - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach motorcycle safety courses within its community education programs. The role may involve day, evening, or weekend classes at the Jamestown campus, contributing to a diverse, learner-centered environment.

The instructor will develop lesson plans, employ varied teaching strategies, and utilize current technology to support student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) required.
• Teaching experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching motorcycle safety courses within community education programs.
• Develop learner-centered lesson plans and use appropriate teaching strategies.
• Maintain student records and use college systems (Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle).
• Promote student retention and connect learners with campus resources.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student assessment

MSF knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MSF materials

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 of the director for community service programs, this individual will be teaching motorcycle safety courses within the community education programs, which could include, day, evenings or weekends classes. The community service program 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 Guilford County community.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 graduate.
• Certified through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( MSF ).

Education Preferred

• Associate Degree from an institutionally accredited college.

Experience Required

• Teaching and/or industry training experience.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with general motorcycle maintenance.

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. 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. Maintain certification in accordance with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( MSF ) Program and the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program ( NCMSEP )
2. Teach a minimum of three classes per year, either the Basic Rider Course ( BRC ) or Basic Rider Experience (BRC2)
3. Attend an annual update training as required by MSF and GTCC .

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)
• Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. Primarily teaching evening and weekend hours on Jamestown GTCC campus.
2. Classroom Setting and Outdoor Track.

Other:

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

Adjunct Faculty

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