Instructor, Adult Education (Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education) - Adjunct

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Adult Education (Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary
Education) - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

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 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 prepare and teach
Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education courses in the Adult
Education program. The instructor must be able to instruct a wide
variety of topics within the curriculum and may be required to
teach day and/or evening hours. The instructor will be responsible
for student CASAS and/or TABE post-testing referrals as needed.
Assignment may involve working with students with Intellectual or
Developmental disabilities, and/or preparing students for High
School Equivalency tests such as GED, HiSET or TASC, as well as for
transition to post-secondary education and employment.

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., 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/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.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited
post-secondary institution.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree in Adult Education or related field from a
regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required

• Teaching and/or industry training experience.

• Fluent reading, spoken, and written English communication
skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel and
PowerPoint)

Experience Preferred

• Teaching experience in Adult Education (Basic Skills) or in
post-secondary education.

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional
delivery systems.

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. Respect Diversity

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

1. Completing and reviewing course documentation, ie rosters,
contracts, etc.

2. Ability to work independently and balance multiple
priorities.

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

1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include some
evenings and occasional weekends in order to accommodate
public/student needs. Assignment may require instruction on the
Greensboro, High Point, or Cameron campuses, or at a community
partner location.

2. Physical Requirements

• Work requires mostly sitting with some walking or standing.

• Work requires carrying objects or loads of 20 pounds or
less.

• Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth,
fumes, adverse weather, or personal health and safety risks.

Other:

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

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2018-064-TEMP-P

Open Date

02/21/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Are you available to work on the Cameron Campus?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work on the Greensboro Campus?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work on the High Point Campus?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you available to work on the Jamestown Campus?
• Yes
• No
• * What is your availability?
• Days
• Evenings
• Both (Days and Evenings)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
• Transcripts

Optional Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other

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