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

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

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to teach Arts & Crafts and Special Interest/Hobbies in the Personal & Professional Enrichment program. Courses may be scheduled days, evenings or weekends at GTCC campuses.

The instructor will prepare learner-centered lessons, use diverse teaching strategies, assess student outcomes and support a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for a wide range of learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's preferred or higher in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience teaching in arts, crafts, or special interest areas in a community or high school setting.
• Ability to design learner-centered lessons and assess outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach departmental courses in Arts & Crafts and Special Interest/Hobbies.
• Participate in professional development and maintain currency in field.
• Oversee facilities, equipment and student records; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Multitasking

Technology integration

Student support

Education

Associate Degree or higher

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Canvas

Job description

Full Time/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 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, this part-time adjunct position is responsible for teaching in the following categories as it relates in Arts & Crafts and Special Interest/Hobbies in the personal & professional enrichment department. She/he will teach courses made up of willing learners with various levels of experience, and communicate information with enthusiasm, clarity and patience. This position requires knowledge and experience in all aspects of Arts & Crafts and Special Interest areas. The Personal & Professional Enrichment program consists of a wide variety of non-credit classes designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community. The instructor may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses, which includes, day, evenings or weekends.

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
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in 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., Microsoft Teams, Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and 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 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.

Contacts

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate Degree or higher from an institutionally accredited college.

Experience Required

• One year teaching experience in the skills specific (special interest) in a high school, college or professional environment. Applicants must submit a project portfolio (photos) and or/documented experience
• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than one years’ experience in a high school, college or professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience.

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

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

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)

Physical Demands

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

Other:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * What is your area(s) of expertise?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Portfolio
• Resume
• Other

Optional Documents

• License/Certification

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