Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology - Adjunct

Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology - 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. 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 drafting, architectural design, surveying, and structural analysis courses designed for Civil Engineering Technology 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.

• Develop learner centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies & 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

• 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

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: 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

• 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

• Maintain student records
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Applied Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited university

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Applied Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited university

• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Civil Engineering Technology course content
• 3 years of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years

• More than three years recent documented experience in the civil engineering technology industry
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Civil Engineering Technology
• 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
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required