Instructor, Motorcycle Safety - Adjunct

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Instructor, Motorcycle Safety - Adjunct

Part-time

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC )are responsible for supporting student success by creating anoptimum 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 thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision of the director for community service programs, this individual will be teaching motorcycle safetycourses within the community education programs, which could include, day, evenings or weekends classes. The community serviceprogram consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the Guilford Countycommunity.

• 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 incourses and programs/general education as appropriate

• 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 toadvance teaching skills and strategies

• 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 oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor,Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

• 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
• 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.
• Certified through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( MSF ).

• Associate Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

• Teaching and/or industry training experience.

• Experience with general motorcycle maintenance.

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe 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: