Instructor, Biology - Adjunct

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. They will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach biology courses designed for college transfer programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

• Prepare & teach departmental courses
• Develop learner-centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments as pedagogically appropriate
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, Canvas)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer 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

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

• A master’s degree in Biology or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution

• Successful experience teaching in Biology or related subjects at community college or university setting

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

• Understand and commit to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy
• Demonstrate personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned
• Multi-task
• Respect diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
• Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Effectively implement and apply technology solutions

• 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)
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• 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

• Teaching day, evening, and/or weekend hours may be required
• Maintain student records
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required