Instructor, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology - 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 individual will prepare and teach diesel and heavy equipment courses designed for career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topic areas in both a lecture and laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

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, Web Advisor, Moodle)

* complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

* conducting recruiting activities

* 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

* Associate's degree in an Automotive/Diesel Heavy Equipment field from a regionally accredited college/university.

* ASE certification as a Master Technician (Medium Heavy Truck [T2-T7] or individual ASE certifications in T3
- Drive Train, T7
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and T8
- Preventative Maintenance Inspection.

Education Preferred

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

Experience Required

* Three years documented experience in the Diesel Heavy Equipment/Trucking industry

Experience Preferred

* More than three years of documented experience in the Diesel Heavy Equipment/Trucking industry.

* Post-secondary teaching or industry training experience in Diesel or Heavy Equipment topics.

* Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

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.

Departmental/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…