Instructor, Special Interest/Personal Enrichment - Adjunct (Part-Time)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is partnering with Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) to fill an adjunct instructor position for Special Interest/Personal Enrichment courses.

This part-time role requires preparing and teaching departmental courses, developing learner-centered lesson plans, and delivering engaging instruction. As a faculty member, you will employ diverse teaching strategies, assess student outcomes, and participate in professional development while supporting the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or higher from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution preferred.
• One year teaching experience in the skills specific (special interest) in a high school, college or professional environment; applicant may submit a project portfolio (photos) and/or documented experience.
• Teaching and/or industry training in formats such as teaching courses, training sessions, professional development workshops, or other continuing education seminars.
• Greater than one year experience in a high school, college or professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: prepare and teach departmental courses; develop learner-centered lesson plans; use diverse teaching strategies and technology; ensure quality learning environment; assess student learning outcomes.
• Professional Development: maintain currency through professional development; obtain credentials or licensures as required.
• Administration: oversee facilities, equipment and student records; maintain security and safety; manage records using technology (e.g., Teams, Canvas).
• Student Support: address student concerns; promote retention; refer students to campus/community resources; model employability skills.
• Additional Duties: perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Multi-task

Respect Diversity

Adapt to changing procedures

Create and maintain a learner centered

Communicate effectively

Technology solutions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Special Interest/Personal Enrichment - Adjunct(Part-Time)

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC )are responsible for supporting student success by creating anoptimum learning 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.

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 appropriate assessment of student learning outcomesin courses and 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., Microsoft Teams, Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• 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

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate Degree or higher from a regionally accreditedpost-secondary institution.

Experience Required

• One year teaching experience in the skills specific (specialinterest) in a high school, college or professional environment.Applicants must submit a project portfolio (photos) andor/documented experience
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the followingformats: teaching courses, training sessions, conductingprofessional development workshops, and/or other continuingeducation seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than one years’ experience in a high school, college orprofessional environment as documented through portfolio orindustry experience.

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:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• 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)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Classroom Setting
3. Various GTCC campuses

Other

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

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2022-039-TEMP-P

Open Date

12/18/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes