Instructor, Engineering Transfer - Adjunct

Company: Guilford Technical Community College
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: April 28, 2025

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, developing curriculum courses, 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.

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Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach engineering courses designed for transfer to university baccalaureate programs. Course topics include statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and materials science.
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
developing, conducting and documenting 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 & Responsibilities:
Maintain student records.
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Education Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Doctoral degree from an accredited university
Experience Required
Post-secondary teaching experience in introductory Engineering courses (e.g., statics, mechanics, mechanics, computer applications) and/or experience in providing industry-based training/education on introductory engineering content.
Experience with engineering computing applications (e.g., C or C++, Matlab, Solid Works)
Experience Preferred
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
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. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format
Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other:
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2017-037-TEMP-P
Open Date 04/19/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

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