Instructor, Paralegal Technology - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust pension plan

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member dedicated to enhancing student success through engaging teaching and innovative curriculum development. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and admission to practice law as an attorney or a NC Certified Paralegal. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, managing classroom environments, and actively participating in college-wide initiatives. Join GTCC for a rewarding career dedicated to learning and community impact.

Qualifications

• Prepare and teach departmental courses with learner-centered lesson plans.
• Maintain currency in field with participation in professional development.
• Manage and maintain student records and classroom spaces.

Responsibilities

• Teach departmental courses and develop curriculum.
• Provide academic advising and support student retention strategies.
• Participate in college committees and institutional initiatives.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Collaboration

Student support

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Currently admitted to practice law

Tools

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Moodle

Job description

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:

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 GTCC are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, 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.

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 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
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes 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, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• conducting recruiting activities
• providing academic advising
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• assisting students with the registration and graduation process
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• maintain student records

College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include:

• collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
• serving on department, division and college committees
• participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
• collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
• supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
• participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
• attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as required
• demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice; or a Juris Doctorate from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution
• Currently admitted to the practice of law either as an attorney in any United States jurisdiction OR as a NC Certified Paralegal

KSA Required

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