Instructor, Floral Arrangement​/Design - Adjunct

Instructor, Floral Arrangement/Design - Adjunct

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) 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 provide quality instruction in floral design classes for the community enrichment programs, which consist of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of lifelong learning educational needs within the community. The faculty member may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses, which includes day, evenings or weekends.

• 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 the field and 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 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.
• Comply with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations.

• Address student concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote retention and 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.

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

• Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Certified Floral Designer (CFD) through the American Institute of Floral Designers.

• Two years’ experience in floral design. Applicants must submit a project portfolio and/or documented industry experience.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, or other continuing‑education seminars.

• Greater than two years’ experience in floral arrangement in a professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience.

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

• Mandatory GTCC trainings (upon initial hire and annually as required). Training topics include reporting requirements, discrimination & anti‑harassment, shooter on campus, personal information protection, ethics and social responsibility, linking student learning outcomes, and Moodle certification for online or hybrid teaching.

• Teaching day, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Classroom setting.
• Various GTCC campuses.

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.