Instructor, T-STEP - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College seeks teaching faculty to support student success through effective instruction, particularly for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include creating engaging lesson plans, providing academic and career counseling, and maintaining student records. A bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field is required, with a preference for a master's. This role emphasizes adaptability, effective communication, and collaboration with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in Special Education or Psychology.
• Understanding of community college dynamics is essential.
• Effective assessment and support strategies for student learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach departmental courses with learner-centered approach.
• Provide academic and career counseling for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with college regulations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Support for students

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Colleague

WebAdvisor

Moodle

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. Students will receive quality instruction and participate in college affairs. Under general supervision, this individual will provide instructional training to support transition to employment and post‑secondary education for 16‑21 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder using the T‑STEP program developed by the TEACCH Autism Program at the UNC School of Medicine. The instructor will also provide personal, academic, and career counseling related to goal setting, executive function, emotion regulation, and social skills. Faculty may be assigned to teach or meet with students at any GTCC campus.

Duties and Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• Developing learner-centered lesson plans
• Employing teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporating 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 and 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 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:

• Addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• Promoting retention and persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrating and modeling 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 Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

Education Preferred

• Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

KSA Required

The instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the community college, particularly its ...