Instructor, Adult Education; Adult Basic Education​/Adult Secondary Education - Adjunct

Instructor, Adult Education (Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education) – 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 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.

Teaching

• Prepare and teach departmental courses
• Develop learner‑centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• 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

Professional Development

• 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

Administration

• Provide daily and ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment; provide for 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

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success, including 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
• Model and demonstrate 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

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution
• Master’s degree in Adult Education or related field preferred

• Teaching and/or industry training experience
• Fluent reading, spoken, and written English communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Teaching experience in Adult Education (Basic Skills) or in post‑secondary education (preferred)
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes (preferred)
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems (preferred)

• Commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy
• Personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned
• Ability to…