Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; North Carolina; Ibrido; USD 24.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Wedding and Event Planning. The role focuses on providing quality instruction, developing learner-centered lesson plans, and using diverse teaching strategies to prepare students for real-world event planning careers.

Faculty will support student success, manage classrooms, and comply with college requirements while teaching in-person or hybrid formats as needed.

Competenze

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree preferred; event planning certification beneficial.
• Demonstrated planning and coordination skills for events.

Mansioni

• Teach courses in wedding and event planning using learner-centered methods.
• Develop lesson plans and adapt materials for diverse learning styles.
• Monitor student progress and use assessments to measure outcomes.
• Manage classroom including facilities and equipment for safety and accessibility.
• Adhere to college policies and maintain professional credentials.

Conoscenze

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Certified Event Planner

Descrizione del lavoro

Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - Adjunct

Full 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 position will be responsible for providing quality instruction to prepare and teach students the necessary workplace skillset to serve as a Wedding and/or Event Planner. The community education program consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• 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

• 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

• providing 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)
• compliance with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• providing 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 from an institutionally accredited college.
• Certified Event Planner

Experience Required

• Experience in planning weddings/events.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience

Experience Preferred

• Two years’ experience in planning weddings/events.

KSA Required

• Excellent organization skills
• Good communication and people skills
• A high level of attention to detail and creative mindset
• Knowledgeable of the hospitality industry

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
• 5. Communicate effectively
• 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):
• 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. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - 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.

Posting Type

Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-084-TEMP-P

Open Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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