Instructor, Project Management- Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Instructor for Project Management at Guilford Technical Community College. This adjunct position focuses on creating an engaging learning environment and preparing students for industry certifications.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, PMP certification, and two years of relevant project management experience. Flexibility to teach on multiple campuses and various hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned.
• Understanding and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College.
• Experience with distance learning and alternate instructional delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles.
• Address student concerns in a timely manner.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or a related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Colleague

Canvas

Job description

Instructor, Project Management - Adjunct

Summary of the Job

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 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 project management training courses designed for continuing education for the workforce industry. The ideal candidate will blend practical, real-world project experience with excellent instructional skills to mentor students, enhance their project management capabilities, and prepare them for industry certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM). 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

Essential 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 appropriate 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; maintaining current credentials or licensures 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

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• 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

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certifications.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree Business, Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Agile (CSM, PMI-ACP) or similar certifications.

Experience Required

• Two years of relevant industry experience in project management.
• Two years 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 relevant experience in the project management.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with teaching in distance learning (online) and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 mission and vision of the college
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Implement and apply technology solutions effectively

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)

Other

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
• Physical demands may include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours on multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, or Cameron campus).
• Typical settings specific to discipline classroom or computer lab space.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift at least 25 pounds.

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Open Until Filled: Yes