Instructor, Carpentry - Adjunct

Instructor, Carpentry - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest of the NC Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees.

• Prepare and teach departmental courses, including developing learner‑centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies and 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 licenses 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 for the 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 a variety of technology‑based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Comply with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations

• Conduct recruiting activities
• 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

• Diploma in Carpentry from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution or the equivalent (e.g., journeyman/apprentice)

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• OSHA certifications

• 3 years of relevant industry experience in the construction industry as a carpenter

• More than 3 years of relevant industry experience in the construction industry as a carpenter
• Teaching experience and/or industry training experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

• Multi‑task
• Respect diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
• Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities not specified above.

• Reporting requirements
• Anti‑Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX compliance
• Safety/Shooter on Campus compliance
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility training
• 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

• Long periods of standing and/or walking
• Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required
• May include teaching day, evening, and/or weekend hours

• Hear and see
• Stand for extensive periods of time (up to 6 hours)